Finding the Third Proportional to 546,198 and 1,118,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,198 and 1,118,634 is: 2,291,004.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,198 : 1,118,634 = 1,118,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,198/1,118,634 = 1,118,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,198x = 1,118,634 × 1,118,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,198x = 1,251,342,025,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,251,342,025,956/546,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,291,004.41
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