Finding the Third Proportional to 544,086 and 1,184,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,086 and 1,184,544 is: 2,578,902.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,086 : 1,184,544 = 1,184,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,086/1,184,544 = 1,184,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,086x = 1,184,544 × 1,184,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,086x = 1,403,144,487,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,403,144,487,936/544,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,578,902.03
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