Finding the Third Proportional to 541,356 and 1,190,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,356 and 1,190,712 is: 2,618,969.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,356 : 1,190,712 = 1,190,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,356/1,190,712 = 1,190,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,356x = 1,190,712 × 1,190,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,356x = 1,417,795,066,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,417,795,066,944/541,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,618,969.90
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