Finding the Third Proportional to 532,824 and 1,133,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,824 and 1,133,472 is: 2,411,225.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,824 : 1,133,472 = 1,133,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,824/1,133,472 = 1,133,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,824x = 1,133,472 × 1,133,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,824x = 1,284,758,774,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,284,758,774,784/532,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,411,225.42
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