Finding the Third Proportional to 533,372 and 1,166,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,372 and 1,166,372 is: 2,550,609.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,372 : 1,166,372 = 1,166,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,372/1,166,372 = 1,166,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,372x = 1,166,372 × 1,166,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,372x = 1,360,423,642,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,360,423,642,384/533,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,550,609.41
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