Finding the Third Proportional to 532,814 and 1,114,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,814 and 1,114,888 is: 2,332,850.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,814 : 1,114,888 = 1,114,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,814/1,114,888 = 1,114,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,814x = 1,114,888 × 1,114,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,814x = 1,242,975,252,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,242,975,252,544/532,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,332,850.21
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