Finding the Third Proportional to 540,108 and 1,177,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,108 and 1,177,416 is: 2,566,724.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,108 : 1,177,416 = 1,177,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,108/1,177,416 = 1,177,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,108x = 1,177,416 × 1,177,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,108x = 1,386,308,437,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,308,437,056/540,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,566,724.50
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