Finding the Third Proportional to 543,374 and 1,180,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,374 and 1,180,060 is: 2,562,768.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,374 : 1,180,060 = 1,180,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,374/1,180,060 = 1,180,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,374x = 1,180,060 × 1,180,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,374x = 1,392,541,603,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,392,541,603,600/543,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,562,768.19
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