Finding the Third Proportional to 533,444 and 1,162,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,444 and 1,162,750 is: 2,534,450.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,444 : 1,162,750 = 1,162,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,444/1,162,750 = 1,162,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,444x = 1,162,750 × 1,162,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,444x = 1,351,987,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,987,562,500/533,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,534,450.78
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