Finding the Third Proportional to 540,291 and 1,175,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,291 and 1,175,718 is: 2,558,459.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,291 : 1,175,718 = 1,175,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,291/1,175,718 = 1,175,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,291x = 1,175,718 × 1,175,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,291x = 1,382,312,815,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,382,312,815,524/540,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,558,459.82
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