Finding the Third Proportional to 540,720 and 1,176,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,720 and 1,176,576 is: 2,560,162.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,720 : 1,176,576 = 1,176,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,720/1,176,576 = 1,176,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,720x = 1,176,576 × 1,176,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,720x = 1,384,331,083,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,384,331,083,776/540,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,560,162.53
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