Finding the Third Proportional to 546,984 and 1,149,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,984 and 1,149,246 is: 2,414,634.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,984 : 1,149,246 = 1,149,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,984/1,149,246 = 1,149,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,984x = 1,149,246 × 1,149,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,984x = 1,320,766,368,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,320,766,368,516/546,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,414,634.37
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