Finding the Third Proportional to 541,362 and 1,190,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,362 and 1,190,724 is: 2,618,993.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,362 : 1,190,724 = 1,190,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,362/1,190,724 = 1,190,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,362x = 1,190,724 × 1,190,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,362x = 1,417,823,644,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,417,823,644,176/541,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,618,993.66
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