Finding the Third Proportional to 532,684 and 1,165,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,684 and 1,165,013 is: 2,547,955.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,684 : 1,165,013 = 1,165,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,684/1,165,013 = 1,165,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,684x = 1,165,013 × 1,165,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,684x = 1,357,255,290,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,357,255,290,169/532,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,547,955.81
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