Finding the Third Proportional to 548,703 and 1,197,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,703 and 1,197,954 is: 2,615,429.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,703 : 1,197,954 = 1,197,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,703/1,197,954 = 1,197,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,703x = 1,197,954 × 1,197,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,703x = 1,435,093,786,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,435,093,786,116/548,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,429.09
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