Finding the Third Proportional to 548,084 and 1,195,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,084 and 1,195,769 is: 2,608,840.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,084 : 1,195,769 = 1,195,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,084/1,195,769 = 1,195,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,084x = 1,195,769 × 1,195,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,084x = 1,429,863,501,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,429,863,501,361/548,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,608,840.07
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