Finding the Third Proportional to 544,158 and 1,176,963.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,158 and 1,176,963.75 is: 2,545,664.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,158 : 1,176,963.75 = 1,176,963.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,158/1,176,963.75 = 1,176,963.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,158x = 1,176,963.75 × 1,176,963.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,158x = 1,385,243,668,814.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,385,243,668,814.06/544,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,545,664.44
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