Finding the Third Proportional to 532,418 and 1,163,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,418 and 1,163,088 is: 2,540,811.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,418 : 1,163,088 = 1,163,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,418/1,163,088 = 1,163,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,418x = 1,163,088 × 1,163,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,418x = 1,352,773,695,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,352,773,695,744/532,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,540,811.35
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