Finding the Third Proportional to 547,502 and 1,170,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,502 and 1,170,664 is: 2,503,103.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,502 : 1,170,664 = 1,170,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,502/1,170,664 = 1,170,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,502x = 1,170,664 × 1,170,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,502x = 1,370,454,200,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,454,200,896/547,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,503,103.55
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