Finding the Third Proportional to 541,208 and 1,168,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,208 and 1,168,224 is: 2,521,668.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,208 : 1,168,224 = 1,168,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,208/1,168,224 = 1,168,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,208x = 1,168,224 × 1,168,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,208x = 1,364,747,314,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,364,747,314,176/541,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,521,668.77
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