Finding the Third Proportional to 549,724 and 1,182,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,724 and 1,182,553 is: 2,543,879.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,724 : 1,182,553 = 1,182,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,724/1,182,553 = 1,182,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,724x = 1,182,553 × 1,182,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,724x = 1,398,431,597,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,398,431,597,809/549,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,543,879.47
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