Finding the Third Proportional to 546,314 and 1,114,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,314 and 1,114,296 is: 2,272,787.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,314 : 1,114,296 = 1,114,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,314/1,114,296 = 1,114,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,314x = 1,114,296 × 1,114,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,314x = 1,241,655,575,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,241,655,575,616/546,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,272,787.40
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