Finding the Third Proportional to 547,295 and 1,197,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,295 and 1,197,674 is: 2,620,932.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,295 : 1,197,674 = 1,197,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,295/1,197,674 = 1,197,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,295x = 1,197,674 × 1,197,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,295x = 1,434,423,010,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,434,423,010,276/547,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,620,932.06
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