Finding the Third Proportional to 533,034 and 1,139,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,034 and 1,139,325 is: 2,435,232.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,034 : 1,139,325 = 1,139,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,034/1,139,325 = 1,139,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,034x = 1,139,325 × 1,139,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,034x = 1,298,061,455,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,298,061,455,625/533,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,435,232.00
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