Finding the Third Proportional to 543,564 and 1,278,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,564 and 1,278,972 is: 3,009,340.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,564 : 1,278,972 = 1,278,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,564/1,278,972 = 1,278,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,564x = 1,278,972 × 1,278,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,564x = 1,635,769,376,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,635,769,376,784/543,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,009,340.90
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