Finding the Third Proportional to 532,923 and 1,103,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,923 and 1,103,430 is: 2,284,678.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,923 : 1,103,430 = 1,103,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,923/1,103,430 = 1,103,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,923x = 1,103,430 × 1,103,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,923x = 1,217,557,764,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,217,557,764,900/532,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,284,678.58
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