Finding the Third Proportional to 541,861 and 1,190,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,861 and 1,190,979 is: 2,617,702.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,861 : 1,190,979 = 1,190,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,861/1,190,979 = 1,190,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,861x = 1,190,979 × 1,190,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,861x = 1,418,430,978,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,418,430,978,441/541,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,702.66
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