Finding the Third Proportional to 545,478 and 1,190,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 545,478 and 1,190,094 is: 2,596,481.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,478 : 1,190,094 = 1,190,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,478/1,190,094 = 1,190,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,478x = 1,190,094 × 1,190,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,478x = 1,416,323,728,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,323,728,836/545,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,596,481.85
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