Finding the Third Proportional to 541,686 and 1,153,354.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,686 and 1,153,354.50 is: 2,455,715.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,686 : 1,153,354.50 = 1,153,354.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,686/1,153,354.50 = 1,153,354.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,686x = 1,153,354.50 × 1,153,354.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,686x = 1,330,226,602,670.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,330,226,602,670.25/541,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,715.31
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