Finding the Third Proportional to 541,816 and 1,246,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,816 and 1,246,104 is: 2,865,871.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,816 : 1,246,104 = 1,246,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,816/1,246,104 = 1,246,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,816x = 1,246,104 × 1,246,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,816x = 1,552,775,178,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,775,178,816/541,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,865,871.77
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