Finding the Third Proportional to 543,026 and 1,170,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,026 and 1,170,292 is: 2,522,132.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,026 : 1,170,292 = 1,170,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,026/1,170,292 = 1,170,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,026x = 1,170,292 × 1,170,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,026x = 1,369,583,365,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,583,365,264/543,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,522,132.21
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