Finding the Third Proportional to 534,486 and 1,113,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,486 and 1,113,192 is: 2,318,482.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,486 : 1,113,192 = 1,113,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,486/1,113,192 = 1,113,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,486x = 1,113,192 × 1,113,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,486x = 1,239,196,428,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,196,428,864/534,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,318,482.48
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