Finding the Third Proportional to 534,222 and 1,088,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,222 and 1,088,236 is: 2,216,789.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,222 : 1,088,236 = 1,088,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,222/1,088,236 = 1,088,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,222x = 1,088,236 × 1,088,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,222x = 1,184,257,591,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,257,591,696/534,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,216,789.26
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