Finding the Third Proportional to 533,246 and 1,126,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,246 and 1,126,444 is: 2,379,532.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,246 : 1,126,444 = 1,126,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,246/1,126,444 = 1,126,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,246x = 1,126,444 × 1,126,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,246x = 1,268,876,085,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,876,085,136/533,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,379,532.31
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