Finding the Third Proportional to 547,524 and 1,170,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,524 and 1,170,693 is: 2,503,126.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,524 : 1,170,693 = 1,170,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,524/1,170,693 = 1,170,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,524x = 1,170,693 × 1,170,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,524x = 1,370,522,100,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,522,100,249/547,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,503,126.99
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