Finding the Third Proportional to 547,389 and 1,175,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,389 and 1,175,691 is: 2,525,168.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,389 : 1,175,691 = 1,175,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,389/1,175,691 = 1,175,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,389x = 1,175,691 × 1,175,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,389x = 1,382,249,327,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,382,249,327,481/547,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,525,168.26
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