Finding the Third Proportional to 532,694 and 1,144,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,694 and 1,144,442 is: 2,458,723.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,694 : 1,144,442 = 1,144,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,694/1,144,442 = 1,144,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,694x = 1,144,442 × 1,144,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,694x = 1,309,747,491,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,309,747,491,364/532,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,458,723.94
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