Finding the Third Proportional to 544,974 and 1,318,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,974 and 1,318,695 is: 3,190,898.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,974 : 1,318,695 = 1,318,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,974/1,318,695 = 1,318,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,974x = 1,318,695 × 1,318,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,974x = 1,738,956,503,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,738,956,503,025/544,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,190,898.10
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