Finding the Third Proportional to 546,705 and 1,183,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,705 and 1,183,266 is: 2,561,012.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,705 : 1,183,266 = 1,183,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,705/1,183,266 = 1,183,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,705x = 1,183,266 × 1,183,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,705x = 1,400,118,426,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,400,118,426,756/546,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,561,012.66
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