Finding the Third Proportional to 545,296.50 and 1,160,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 545,296.50 and 1,160,577 is: 2,470,103.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,296.50 : 1,160,577 = 1,160,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,296.50/1,160,577 = 1,160,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,296.50x = 1,160,577 × 1,160,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,296.50x = 1,346,938,972,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,938,972,929/545,296.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,470,103.83
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