Finding the Third Proportional to 544,186.50 and 1,270,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,186.50 and 1,270,764 is: 2,967,440.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,186.50 : 1,270,764 = 1,270,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,186.50/1,270,764 = 1,270,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,186.50x = 1,270,764 × 1,270,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,186.50x = 1,614,841,143,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,614,841,143,696/544,186.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,967,440.65
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