Finding the Third Proportional to 543,136 and 1,193,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,136 and 1,193,264 is: 2,621,588.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,136 : 1,193,264 = 1,193,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,136/1,193,264 = 1,193,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,136x = 1,193,264 × 1,193,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,136x = 1,423,878,973,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,878,973,696/543,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,621,588.28
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