Finding the Third Proportional to 549,725 and 1,193,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,725 and 1,193,452 is: 2,590,982.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,725 : 1,193,452 = 1,193,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,725/1,193,452 = 1,193,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,725x = 1,193,452 × 1,193,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,725x = 1,424,327,676,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,424,327,676,304/549,725 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,590,982.18
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