Finding the Third Proportional to 541,210 and 1,168,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,210 and 1,168,228 is: 2,521,676.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,210 : 1,168,228 = 1,168,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,210/1,168,228 = 1,168,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,210x = 1,168,228 × 1,168,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,210x = 1,364,756,659,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,364,756,659,984/541,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,521,676.72
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