Finding the Third Proportional to 532,754 and 1,170,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,754 and 1,170,496 is: 2,571,657.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,754 : 1,170,496 = 1,170,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,754/1,170,496 = 1,170,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,754x = 1,170,496 × 1,170,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,754x = 1,370,060,886,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,060,886,016/532,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571,657.62
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