Finding the Third Proportional to 540,268 and 1,164,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,268 and 1,164,330 is: 2,509,244.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,268 : 1,164,330 = 1,164,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,268/1,164,330 = 1,164,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,268x = 1,164,330 × 1,164,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,268x = 1,355,664,348,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,355,664,348,900/540,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,244.21
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