Finding the Third Proportional to 533,454 and 1,162,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,454 and 1,162,770 is: 2,534,490.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,454 : 1,162,770 = 1,162,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,454/1,162,770 = 1,162,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,454x = 1,162,770 × 1,162,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,454x = 1,352,034,072,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,352,034,072,900/533,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,534,490.46
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