Finding the Third Proportional to 546,552 and 1,187,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,552 and 1,187,664 is: 2,580,808.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,552 : 1,187,664 = 1,187,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,552/1,187,664 = 1,187,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,552x = 1,187,664 × 1,187,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,552x = 1,410,545,776,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,410,545,776,896/546,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,580,808.01
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