Finding the Third Proportional to 549,162 and 1,187,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,162 and 1,187,146 is: 2,566,302.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,162 : 1,187,146 = 1,187,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,162/1,187,146 = 1,187,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,162x = 1,187,146 × 1,187,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,162x = 1,409,315,625,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,409,315,625,316/549,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,566,302.16
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