Finding the Third Proportional to 532,412 and 1,153,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,412 and 1,153,348 is: 2,498,462.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,412 : 1,153,348 = 1,153,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,412/1,153,348 = 1,153,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,412x = 1,153,348 × 1,153,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,412x = 1,330,211,609,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,330,211,609,104/532,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,498,462.86
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