Finding the Third Proportional to 533,520 and 1,166,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,520 and 1,166,176 is: 2,549,044.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,520 : 1,166,176 = 1,166,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,520/1,166,176 = 1,166,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,520x = 1,166,176 × 1,166,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,520x = 1,359,966,462,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,359,966,462,976/533,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,549,044.95
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