Finding the Third Proportional to 546,126 and 1,135,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,126 and 1,135,860 is: 2,362,418.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,126 : 1,135,860 = 1,135,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,126/1,135,860 = 1,135,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,126x = 1,135,860 × 1,135,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,126x = 1,290,177,939,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,177,939,600/546,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,362,418.09
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