Finding the Third Proportional to 532,178 and 1,138,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,178 and 1,138,148 is: 2,434,112.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,178 : 1,138,148 = 1,138,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,178/1,138,148 = 1,138,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,178x = 1,138,148 × 1,138,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,178x = 1,295,380,869,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,380,869,904/532,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,434,112.03
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