Finding the Third Proportional to 541,664 and 1,173,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,664 and 1,173,728 is: 2,543,343.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,664 : 1,173,728 = 1,173,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,664/1,173,728 = 1,173,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,664x = 1,173,728 × 1,173,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,664x = 1,377,637,417,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,377,637,417,984/541,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,543,343.14
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