Finding the Third Proportional to 543,323 and 1,179,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,323 and 1,179,992 is: 2,562,713.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,323 : 1,179,992 = 1,179,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,323/1,179,992 = 1,179,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,323x = 1,179,992 × 1,179,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,323x = 1,392,381,120,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,392,381,120,064/543,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,562,713.38
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