Finding the Third Proportional to 545,578 and 1,166,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 545,578 and 1,166,966 is: 2,496,086.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,578 : 1,166,966 = 1,166,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,578/1,166,966 = 1,166,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,578x = 1,166,966 × 1,166,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,578x = 1,361,809,645,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,361,809,645,156/545,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,496,086.07
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