Finding the Third Proportional to 532,930 and 1,141,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,930 and 1,141,831 is: 2,446,433.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,930 : 1,141,831 = 1,141,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,930/1,141,831 = 1,141,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,930x = 1,141,831 × 1,141,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,930x = 1,303,778,032,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,303,778,032,561/532,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,446,433.93
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