Finding the Third Proportional to 532,511 and 1,168,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,511 and 1,168,296 is: 2,563,168.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,511 : 1,168,296 = 1,168,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,511/1,168,296 = 1,168,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,511x = 1,168,296 × 1,168,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,511x = 1,364,915,543,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,364,915,543,616/532,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,168.73
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