Finding the Third Proportional to 543,630 and 1,157,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,630 and 1,157,244 is: 2,463,465.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,630 : 1,157,244 = 1,157,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,630/1,157,244 = 1,157,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,630x = 1,157,244 × 1,157,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,630x = 1,339,213,675,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,339,213,675,536/543,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,463,465.36
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