Finding the Third Proportional to 547,656 and 1,176,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,656 and 1,176,267 is: 2,526,410.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,656 : 1,176,267 = 1,176,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,656/1,176,267 = 1,176,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,656x = 1,176,267 × 1,176,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,656x = 1,383,604,055,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,383,604,055,289/547,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,526,410.84
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