Finding the Third Proportional to 545,512 and 1,166,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 545,512 and 1,166,840 is: 2,495,849.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,512 : 1,166,840 = 1,166,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,512/1,166,840 = 1,166,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,512x = 1,166,840 × 1,166,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,512x = 1,361,515,585,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,361,515,585,600/545,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,495,849.01
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