Finding the Third Proportional to 541,924 and 1,254,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,924 and 1,254,934 is: 2,906,052.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,924 : 1,254,934 = 1,254,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,924/1,254,934 = 1,254,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,924x = 1,254,934 × 1,254,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,924x = 1,574,859,344,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,859,344,356/541,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,906,052.04
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