Finding the Third Proportional to 532,926 and 1,141,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,926 and 1,141,824 is: 2,446,422.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,926 : 1,141,824 = 1,141,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,926/1,141,824 = 1,141,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,926x = 1,141,824 × 1,141,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,926x = 1,303,762,046,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,303,762,046,976/532,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,446,422.29
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