Finding the Third Proportional to 532,762 and 1,133,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,762 and 1,133,330 is: 2,410,901.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,762 : 1,133,330 = 1,133,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,762/1,133,330 = 1,133,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,762x = 1,133,330 × 1,133,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,762x = 1,284,436,888,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,284,436,888,900/532,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,410,901.85
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