Finding the Third Proportional to 532,758 and 1,133,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,758 and 1,133,322 is: 2,410,885.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,758 : 1,133,322 = 1,133,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,758/1,133,322 = 1,133,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,758x = 1,133,322 × 1,133,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,758x = 1,284,418,755,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,284,418,755,684/532,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,410,885.91
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