Finding the Third Proportional to 532,660 and 1,141,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,660 and 1,141,136 is: 2,444,695.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,660 : 1,141,136 = 1,141,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,660/1,141,136 = 1,141,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,660x = 1,141,136 × 1,141,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,660x = 1,302,191,370,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,302,191,370,496/532,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,444,695.25
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