Finding the Third Proportional to 544,023 and 1,175,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,023 and 1,175,634 is: 2,540,545.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,023 : 1,175,634 = 1,175,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,023/1,175,634 = 1,175,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,023x = 1,175,634 × 1,175,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,023x = 1,382,115,301,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,382,115,301,956/544,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,540,545.72
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