Finding the Third Proportional to 544,194 and 1,270,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,194 and 1,270,781 is: 2,967,479.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,194 : 1,270,781 = 1,270,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,194/1,270,781 = 1,270,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,194x = 1,270,781 × 1,270,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,194x = 1,614,884,349,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,614,884,349,961/544,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,967,479.15
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