Finding the Third Proportional to 544,656 and 1,176,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,656 and 1,176,768 is: 2,542,490.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,656 : 1,176,768 = 1,176,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,656/1,176,768 = 1,176,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,656x = 1,176,768 × 1,176,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,656x = 1,384,782,925,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,384,782,925,824/544,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,542,490.90
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