Finding the Third Proportional to 548,352 and 1,269,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,352 and 1,269,340 is: 2,938,302.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,352 : 1,269,340 = 1,269,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,352/1,269,340 = 1,269,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,352x = 1,269,340 × 1,269,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,352x = 1,611,224,035,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,611,224,035,600/548,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,938,302.47
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