Finding the Third Proportional to 543,411 and 1,191,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,411 and 1,191,798 is: 2,613,827.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,411 : 1,191,798 = 1,191,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,411/1,191,798 = 1,191,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,411x = 1,191,798 × 1,191,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,411x = 1,420,382,472,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,382,472,804/543,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,613,827.24
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