Finding the Third Proportional to 540,086 and 1,250,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,086 and 1,250,321 is: 2,894,543.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,086 : 1,250,321 = 1,250,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,086/1,250,321 = 1,250,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,086x = 1,250,321 × 1,250,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,086x = 1,563,302,603,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,563,302,603,041/540,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,894,543.84
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