Finding the Third Proportional to 547,484 and 1,170,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,484 and 1,170,630 is: 2,503,040.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,484 : 1,170,630 = 1,170,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,484/1,170,630 = 1,170,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,484x = 1,170,630 × 1,170,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,484x = 1,370,374,596,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,374,596,900/547,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,503,040.45
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