Finding the Third Proportional to 532,815 and 1,141,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,815 and 1,141,440 is: 2,445,286.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,815 : 1,141,440 = 1,141,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,815/1,141,440 = 1,141,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,815x = 1,141,440 × 1,141,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,815x = 1,302,885,273,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,302,885,273,600/532,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,445,286.40
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