Finding the Third Proportional to 540,312 and 1,175,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,312 and 1,175,758 is: 2,558,534.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,312 : 1,175,758 = 1,175,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,312/1,175,758 = 1,175,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,312x = 1,175,758 × 1,175,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,312x = 1,382,406,874,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,382,406,874,564/540,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,558,534.47
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