Finding the Third Proportional to 546,120 and 1,197,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,120 and 1,197,212 is: 2,624,545.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,120 : 1,197,212 = 1,197,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,120/1,197,212 = 1,197,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,120x = 1,197,212 × 1,197,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,120x = 1,433,316,572,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,316,572,944/546,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,624,545.11
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