Finding the Third Proportional to 543,481 and 1,170,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,481 and 1,170,065 is: 2,519,043.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,481 : 1,170,065 = 1,170,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,481/1,170,065 = 1,170,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,481x = 1,170,065 × 1,170,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,481x = 1,369,052,104,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,052,104,225/543,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,519,043.18
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