Finding the Third Proportional to 543,356 and 1,194,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,356 and 1,194,280 is: 2,624,991.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,356 : 1,194,280 = 1,194,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,356/1,194,280 = 1,194,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,356x = 1,194,280 × 1,194,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,356x = 1,426,304,718,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,426,304,718,400/543,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,624,991.20
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