Finding the Third Proportional to 543,320 and 1,169,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,320 and 1,169,944 is: 2,519,268.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,320 : 1,169,944 = 1,169,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,320/1,169,944 = 1,169,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,320x = 1,169,944 × 1,169,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,320x = 1,368,768,963,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,368,768,963,136/543,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,519,268.50
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