Finding the Third Proportional to 531,792 and 1,138,334.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,792 and 1,138,334.63 is: 2,436,677.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,792 : 1,138,334.63 = 1,138,334.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,792/1,138,334.63 = 1,138,334.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,792x = 1,138,334.63 × 1,138,334.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,792x = 1,295,805,718,473.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,805,718,473.89/531,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,436,677.72
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