Finding the Third Proportional to 534,156 and 1,248,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,156 and 1,248,414 is: 2,917,757.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,156 : 1,248,414 = 1,248,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,156/1,248,414 = 1,248,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,156x = 1,248,414 × 1,248,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,156x = 1,558,537,515,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,558,537,515,396/534,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,917,757.20
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