Finding the Third Proportional to 545,786 and 1,118,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 545,786 and 1,118,596 is: 2,292,578.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,786 : 1,118,596 = 1,118,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,786/1,118,596 = 1,118,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,786x = 1,118,596 × 1,118,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,786x = 1,251,257,011,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,251,257,011,216/545,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,292,578.06
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