Finding the Third Proportional to 533,952 and 1,169,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,952 and 1,169,325 is: 2,560,756.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,952 : 1,169,325 = 1,169,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,952/1,169,325 = 1,169,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,952x = 1,169,325 × 1,169,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,952x = 1,367,320,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,367,320,955,625/533,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,560,756.31
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