Finding the Third Proportional to 540,854 and 1,154,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,854 and 1,154,098 is: 2,462,664.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,854 : 1,154,098 = 1,154,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,854/1,154,098 = 1,154,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,854x = 1,154,098 × 1,154,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,854x = 1,331,942,193,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,331,942,193,604/540,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,462,664.96
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