Finding the Third Proportional to 543,027 and 1,170,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,027 and 1,170,294 is: 2,522,136.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,027 : 1,170,294 = 1,170,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,027/1,170,294 = 1,170,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,027x = 1,170,294 × 1,170,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,027x = 1,369,588,046,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,588,046,436/543,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,522,136.19
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