Finding the Third Proportional to 546,113 and 1,197,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,113 and 1,197,203 is: 2,624,539.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,113 : 1,197,203 = 1,197,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,113/1,197,203 = 1,197,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,113x = 1,197,203 × 1,197,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,113x = 1,433,295,023,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,295,023,209/546,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,624,539.29
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