Finding the Third Proportional to 532,934 and 1,141,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,934 and 1,141,840 is: 2,446,454.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,934 : 1,141,840 = 1,141,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,934/1,141,840 = 1,141,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,934x = 1,141,840 × 1,141,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,934x = 1,303,798,585,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,303,798,585,600/532,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,446,454.13
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