Finding the Third Proportional to 533,054 and 1,151,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,054 and 1,151,464 is: 2,487,307.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,054 : 1,151,464 = 1,151,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,054/1,151,464 = 1,151,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,054x = 1,151,464 × 1,151,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,054x = 1,325,869,343,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,325,869,343,296/533,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,487,307.75
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