Finding the Third Proportional to 544,976 and 1,318,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,976 and 1,318,700 is: 3,190,910.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,976 : 1,318,700 = 1,318,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,976/1,318,700 = 1,318,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,976x = 1,318,700 × 1,318,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,976x = 1,738,969,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,738,969,690,000/544,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,190,910.59
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