Finding the Third Proportional to 541,197 and 1,168,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,197 and 1,168,200 is: 2,521,616.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,197 : 1,168,200 = 1,168,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,197/1,168,200 = 1,168,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,197x = 1,168,200 × 1,168,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,197x = 1,364,691,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,364,691,240,000/541,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,521,616.42
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