Finding the Third Proportional to 540,439.50 and 1,173,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,439.50 and 1,173,183 is: 2,546,739.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,439.50 : 1,173,183 = 1,173,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,439.50/1,173,183 = 1,173,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,439.50x = 1,173,183 × 1,173,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,439.50x = 1,376,358,351,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,376,358,351,489/540,439.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,546,739.00
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