Finding the Third Proportional to 545,398 and 1,273,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 545,398 and 1,273,823 is: 2,975,120.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,398 : 1,273,823 = 1,273,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,398/1,273,823 = 1,273,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,398x = 1,273,823 × 1,273,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,398x = 1,622,625,035,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,622,625,035,329/545,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,975,120.99
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