Finding the Third Proportional to 546,250 and 1,136,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,250 and 1,136,100 is: 2,362,880.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,250 : 1,136,100 = 1,136,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,250/1,136,100 = 1,136,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,250x = 1,136,100 × 1,136,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,250x = 1,290,723,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,723,210,000/546,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,362,880.02
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