Finding the Third Proportional to 541,818 and 1,246,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,818 and 1,246,109 is: 2,865,884.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,818 : 1,246,109 = 1,246,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,818/1,246,109 = 1,246,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,818x = 1,246,109 × 1,246,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,818x = 1,552,787,639,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,787,639,881/541,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,865,884.19
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