Finding the Third Proportional to 532,020 and 1,167,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,020 and 1,167,513 is: 2,562,096.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,020 : 1,167,513 = 1,167,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,020/1,167,513 = 1,167,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,020x = 1,167,513 × 1,167,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,020x = 1,363,086,605,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,363,086,605,169/532,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,562,096.55
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