Finding the Third Proportional to 533,374 and 1,166,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,374 and 1,166,377 is: 2,550,621.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,374 : 1,166,377 = 1,166,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,374/1,166,377 = 1,166,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,374x = 1,166,377 × 1,166,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,374x = 1,360,435,306,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,360,435,306,129/533,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,550,621.71
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