Finding the Third Proportional to 546,302 and 1,192,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,302 and 1,192,228 is: 2,601,871.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,302 : 1,192,228 = 1,192,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,302/1,192,228 = 1,192,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,302x = 1,192,228 × 1,192,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,302x = 1,421,407,603,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,421,407,603,984/546,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,601,871.50
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