Finding the Third Proportional to 540,112 and 1,163,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,112 and 1,163,336 is: 2,505,685.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,112 : 1,163,336 = 1,163,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,112/1,163,336 = 1,163,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,112x = 1,163,336 × 1,163,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,112x = 1,353,350,648,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,350,648,896/540,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,505,685.21
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