Finding the Third Proportional to 544,338 and 1,182,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,338 and 1,182,148 is: 2,567,290.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,338 : 1,182,148 = 1,182,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,338/1,182,148 = 1,182,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,338x = 1,182,148 × 1,182,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,338x = 1,397,473,893,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,397,473,893,904/544,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,567,290.72
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