Finding the Third Proportional to 532,770 and 1,133,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,770 and 1,133,346 is: 2,410,933.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,770 : 1,133,346 = 1,133,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,770/1,133,346 = 1,133,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,770x = 1,133,346 × 1,133,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,770x = 1,284,473,155,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,284,473,155,716/532,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,410,933.72
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