Finding the Third Proportional to 541,419.19 and 1,178,382.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,419.19 and 1,178,382.94 is: 2,564,715.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,419.19 : 1,178,382.94 = 1,178,382.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,419.19/1,178,382.94 = 1,178,382.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,419.19x = 1,178,382.94 × 1,178,382.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,419.19x = 1,388,586,347,391.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,388,586,347,391.13/541,419.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,564,715.81
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