Finding the Third Proportional to 541,728 and 1,166,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,728 and 1,166,706 is: 2,512,705.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,728 : 1,166,706 = 1,166,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,728/1,166,706 = 1,166,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,728x = 1,166,706 × 1,166,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,728x = 1,361,202,890,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,361,202,890,436/541,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,512,705.44
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