Finding the Third Proportional to 546,762.75 and 1,177,341.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,762.75 and 1,177,341.75 is: 2,535,164.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,762.75 : 1,177,341.75 = 1,177,341.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,762.75/1,177,341.75 = 1,177,341.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,762.75x = 1,177,341.75 × 1,177,341.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,762.75x = 1,386,133,596,293.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,133,596,293.06/546,762.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,535,164.65
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