Finding the Third Proportional to 533,748 and 1,160,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,748 and 1,160,808 is: 2,524,553.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,748 : 1,160,808 = 1,160,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,748/1,160,808 = 1,160,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,748x = 1,160,808 × 1,160,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,748x = 1,347,475,212,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,347,475,212,864/533,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,524,553.18
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