Finding the Third Proportional to 534,474 and 1,113,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,474 and 1,113,174 is: 2,318,459.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,474 : 1,113,174 = 1,113,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,474/1,113,174 = 1,113,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,474x = 1,113,174 × 1,113,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,474x = 1,239,156,354,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,156,354,276/534,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,318,459.56
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