Finding the Third Proportional to 543,672 and 1,136,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,672 and 1,136,916 is: 2,377,495.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,672 : 1,136,916 = 1,136,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,672/1,136,916 = 1,136,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,672x = 1,136,916 × 1,136,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,672x = 1,292,577,991,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,577,991,056/543,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,377,495.97
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