Finding the Third Proportional to 544,826 and 1,155,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,826 and 1,155,180 is: 2,449,297.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,826 : 1,155,180 = 1,155,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,826/1,155,180 = 1,155,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,826x = 1,155,180 × 1,155,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,826x = 1,334,440,832,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,334,440,832,400/544,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,449,297.27
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