Finding the Third Proportional to 547,868 and 1,195,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,868 and 1,195,386 is: 2,608,197.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,868 : 1,195,386 = 1,195,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,868/1,195,386 = 1,195,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,868x = 1,195,386 × 1,195,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,868x = 1,428,947,688,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,428,947,688,996/547,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,608,197.03
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