Finding the Third Proportional to 544,909 and 1,187,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,909 and 1,187,906 is: 2,589,644.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,909 : 1,187,906 = 1,187,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,909/1,187,906 = 1,187,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,909x = 1,187,906 × 1,187,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,909x = 1,411,120,664,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,411,120,664,836/544,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,589,644.63
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