Finding the Third Proportional to 541,074 and 1,163,548.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,074 and 1,163,548.50 is: 2,502,144.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,074 : 1,163,548.50 = 1,163,548.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,074/1,163,548.50 = 1,163,548.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,074x = 1,163,548.50 × 1,163,548.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,074x = 1,353,845,111,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,845,111,852.25/541,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,502,144.09
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