Finding the Third Proportional to 532,874 and 1,163,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,874 and 1,163,368 is: 2,539,859.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,874 : 1,163,368 = 1,163,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,874/1,163,368 = 1,163,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,874x = 1,163,368 × 1,163,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,874x = 1,353,425,103,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,425,103,424/532,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,539,859.52
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