Finding the Third Proportional to 540,094 and 1,163,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,094 and 1,163,288 is: 2,505,561.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,094 : 1,163,288 = 1,163,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,094/1,163,288 = 1,163,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,094x = 1,163,288 × 1,163,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,094x = 1,353,238,970,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,238,970,944/540,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,505,561.94
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