Finding the Third Proportional to 549,198 and 1,283,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,198 and 1,283,085 is: 2,997,656.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,198 : 1,283,085 = 1,283,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,198/1,283,085 = 1,283,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,198x = 1,283,085 × 1,283,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,198x = 1,646,307,117,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,646,307,117,225/549,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,997,656.80
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