Finding the Third Proportional to 532,828 and 1,141,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,828 and 1,141,652 is: 2,446,135.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,828 : 1,141,652 = 1,141,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,828/1,141,652 = 1,141,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,828x = 1,141,652 × 1,141,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,828x = 1,303,369,289,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,303,369,289,104/532,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,446,135.13
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