Finding the Third Proportional to 533,305 and 1,162,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,305 and 1,162,473 is: 2,533,903.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,305 : 1,162,473 = 1,162,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,305/1,162,473 = 1,162,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,305x = 1,162,473 × 1,162,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,305x = 1,351,343,475,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,343,475,729/533,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,533,903.63
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