Finding the Third Proportional to 541,070 and 1,163,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,070 and 1,163,541 is: 2,502,130.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,070 : 1,163,541 = 1,163,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,070/1,163,541 = 1,163,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,070x = 1,163,541 × 1,163,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,070x = 1,353,827,658,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,827,658,681/541,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,502,130.33
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