Finding the Third Proportional to 532,414 and 1,153,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,414 and 1,153,352 is: 2,498,470.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,414 : 1,153,352 = 1,153,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,414/1,153,352 = 1,153,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,414x = 1,153,352 × 1,153,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,414x = 1,330,220,835,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,330,220,835,904/532,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,498,470.81
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