Finding the Third Proportional to 548,722 and 1,197,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,722 and 1,197,992 is: 2,615,504.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,722 : 1,197,992 = 1,197,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,722/1,197,992 = 1,197,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,722x = 1,197,992 × 1,197,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,722x = 1,435,184,832,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,435,184,832,064/548,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,504.45
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