Finding the Third Proportional to 543,654 and 1,176,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,654 and 1,176,906 is: 2,547,774.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,654 : 1,176,906 = 1,176,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,654/1,176,906 = 1,176,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,654x = 1,176,906 × 1,176,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,654x = 1,385,107,732,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,385,107,732,836/543,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,547,774.38
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