Finding the Third Proportional to 549,854 and 1,149,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,854 and 1,149,954 is: 2,404,991.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,854 : 1,149,954 = 1,149,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,854/1,149,954 = 1,149,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,854x = 1,149,954 × 1,149,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,854x = 1,322,394,202,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,322,394,202,116/549,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404,991.51
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