Finding the Third Proportional to 533,102 and 1,126,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,102 and 1,126,060 is: 2,378,552.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,102 : 1,126,060 = 1,126,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,102/1,126,060 = 1,126,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,102x = 1,126,060 × 1,126,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,102x = 1,268,011,123,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,011,123,600/533,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,378,552.55
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