Finding the Third Proportional to 541,806 and 1,246,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,806 and 1,246,083 is: 2,865,828.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,806 : 1,246,083 = 1,246,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,806/1,246,083 = 1,246,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,806x = 1,246,083 × 1,246,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,806x = 1,552,722,842,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,722,842,889/541,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,865,828.07
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