Finding the Third Proportional to 547,026 and 1,189,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,026 and 1,189,803 is: 2,587,868.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,026 : 1,189,803 = 1,189,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,026/1,189,803 = 1,189,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,026x = 1,189,803 × 1,189,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,026x = 1,415,631,178,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,415,631,178,809/547,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,587,868.18
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