Finding the Third Proportional to 545,652 and 1,190,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 545,652 and 1,190,421 is: 2,597,080.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,652 : 1,190,421 = 1,190,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,652/1,190,421 = 1,190,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,652x = 1,190,421 × 1,190,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,652x = 1,417,102,157,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,417,102,157,241/545,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,597,080.48
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