Finding the Third Proportional to 549,581 and 1,193,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,581 and 1,193,162 is: 2,590,401.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,581 : 1,193,162 = 1,193,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,581/1,193,162 = 1,193,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,581x = 1,193,162 × 1,193,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,581x = 1,423,635,558,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,635,558,244/549,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,590,401.70
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