Finding the Third Proportional to 549,005 and 1,189,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,005 and 1,189,649 is: 2,577,872.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,005 : 1,189,649 = 1,189,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,005/1,189,649 = 1,189,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,005x = 1,189,649 × 1,189,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,005x = 1,415,264,743,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,415,264,743,201/549,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,577,872.23
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