Finding the Third Proportional to 532,413 and 1,155,129.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,413 and 1,155,129.75 is: 2,506,183.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,413 : 1,155,129.75 = 1,155,129.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,413/1,155,129.75 = 1,155,129.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,413x = 1,155,129.75 × 1,155,129.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,413x = 1,334,324,739,335.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,334,324,739,335.06/532,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,506,183.62
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