Finding the Third Proportional to 546,576.75 and 1,200,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,576.75 and 1,200,762 is: 2,637,926.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,576.75 : 1,200,762 = 1,200,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,576.75/1,200,762 = 1,200,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,576.75x = 1,200,762 × 1,200,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,576.75x = 1,441,829,380,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,441,829,380,644/546,576.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,637,926.66
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