Finding the Third Proportional to 534,384 and 1,120,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,384 and 1,120,608 is: 2,349,924.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,384 : 1,120,608 = 1,120,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,384/1,120,608 = 1,120,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,384x = 1,120,608 × 1,120,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,384x = 1,255,762,289,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,255,762,289,664/534,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,349,924.94
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