Finding the Third Proportional to 534,218 and 1,088,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,218 and 1,088,228 is: 2,216,773.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,218 : 1,088,228 = 1,088,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,218/1,088,228 = 1,088,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,218x = 1,088,228 × 1,088,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,218x = 1,184,240,179,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,240,179,984/534,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,216,773.26
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