Finding the Third Proportional to 542,466 and 1,181,337.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,466 and 1,181,337.75 is: 2,572,620.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,466 : 1,181,337.75 = 1,181,337.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,466/1,181,337.75 = 1,181,337.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,466x = 1,181,337.75 × 1,181,337.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,466x = 1,395,558,879,575.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,395,558,879,575.06/542,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,572,620.00
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