Finding the Third Proportional to 541,026 and 1,157,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,026 and 1,157,100 is: 2,474,706.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,026 : 1,157,100 = 1,157,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,026/1,157,100 = 1,157,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,026x = 1,157,100 × 1,157,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,026x = 1,338,880,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,338,880,410,000/541,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,474,706.22
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