Finding the Third Proportional to 532,662 and 1,141,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,662 and 1,141,140 is: 2,444,703.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,662 : 1,141,140 = 1,141,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,662/1,141,140 = 1,141,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,662x = 1,141,140 × 1,141,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,662x = 1,302,200,499,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,302,200,499,600/532,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,444,703.21
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