Finding the Third Proportional to 546,158 and 1,161,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,158 and 1,161,207 is: 2,468,885.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,158 : 1,161,207 = 1,161,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,158/1,161,207 = 1,161,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,158x = 1,161,207 × 1,161,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,158x = 1,348,401,696,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,348,401,696,849/546,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,468,885.74
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