Finding the Third Proportional to 533,182 and 1,126,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,182 and 1,126,304 is: 2,379,226.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,182 : 1,126,304 = 1,126,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,182/1,126,304 = 1,126,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,182x = 1,126,304 × 1,126,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,182x = 1,268,560,700,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,560,700,416/533,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,379,226.42
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