Finding the Third Proportional to 549,612 and 1,211,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,612 and 1,211,038 is: 2,668,451.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,612 : 1,211,038 = 1,211,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,612/1,211,038 = 1,211,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,612x = 1,211,038 × 1,211,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,612x = 1,466,613,037,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,466,613,037,444/549,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,668,451.63
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