Finding the Third Proportional to 543,421 and 1,191,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,421 and 1,191,817 is: 2,613,862.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,421 : 1,191,817 = 1,191,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,421/1,191,817 = 1,191,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,421x = 1,191,817 × 1,191,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,421x = 1,420,427,761,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,427,761,489/543,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,613,862.48
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