Finding the Third Proportional to 544,331 and 1,182,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,331 and 1,182,136 is: 2,567,271.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,331 : 1,182,136 = 1,182,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,331/1,182,136 = 1,182,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,331x = 1,182,136 × 1,182,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,331x = 1,397,445,522,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,397,445,522,496/544,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,567,271.61
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