Finding the Third Proportional to 542,820.09 and 1,160,183.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,820.09 and 1,160,183.25 is: 2,479,689.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,820.09 : 1,160,183.25 = 1,160,183.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,820.09/1,160,183.25 = 1,160,183.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,820.09x = 1,160,183.25 × 1,160,183.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,820.09x = 1,346,025,173,580.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,025,173,580.56/542,820.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,479,689.29
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