Finding the Third Proportional to 533,670 and 1,155,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,670 and 1,155,900 is: 2,503,616.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,670 : 1,155,900 = 1,155,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,670/1,155,900 = 1,155,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,670x = 1,155,900 × 1,155,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,670x = 1,336,104,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,336,104,810,000/533,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,503,616.11
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