Finding the Third Proportional to 531,594 and 1,136,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,594 and 1,136,952 is: 2,431,667.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,594 : 1,136,952 = 1,136,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,594/1,136,952 = 1,136,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,594x = 1,136,952 × 1,136,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,594x = 1,292,659,850,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,659,850,304/531,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,431,667.49
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