Finding the Third Proportional to 540,178.50 and 1,160,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,178.50 and 1,160,421 is: 2,492,836.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,178.50 : 1,160,421 = 1,160,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,178.50/1,160,421 = 1,160,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,178.50x = 1,160,421 × 1,160,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,178.50x = 1,346,576,897,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,576,897,241/540,178.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,492,836.90
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