Finding the Third Proportional to 540,444 and 1,173,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,444 and 1,173,192 is: 2,546,756.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,444 : 1,173,192 = 1,173,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,444/1,173,192 = 1,173,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,444x = 1,173,192 × 1,173,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,444x = 1,376,379,468,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,376,379,468,864/540,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,546,756.87
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