Finding the Third Proportional to 540,452 and 1,173,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,452 and 1,173,206 is: 2,546,779.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,452 : 1,173,206 = 1,173,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,452/1,173,206 = 1,173,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,452x = 1,173,206 × 1,173,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,452x = 1,376,412,318,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,376,412,318,436/540,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,546,779.95
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