Finding the Third Proportional to 534,231 and 1,151,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,231 and 1,151,406 is: 2,481,577.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,231 : 1,151,406 = 1,151,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,231/1,151,406 = 1,151,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,231x = 1,151,406 × 1,151,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,231x = 1,325,735,776,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,325,735,776,836/534,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,481,577.78
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