Finding the Third Proportional to 532,656 and 1,163,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,656 and 1,163,916 is: 2,543,293.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,656 : 1,163,916 = 1,163,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,656/1,163,916 = 1,163,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,656x = 1,163,916 × 1,163,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,656x = 1,354,700,455,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,700,455,056/532,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,543,293.34
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