Finding the Third Proportional to 541,332 and 1,165,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,332 and 1,165,608 is: 2,509,812.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,332 : 1,165,608 = 1,165,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,332/1,165,608 = 1,165,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,332x = 1,165,608 × 1,165,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,332x = 1,358,642,009,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,642,009,664/541,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,812.85
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