Finding the Third Proportional to 534,579 and 1,163,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,579 and 1,163,265 is: 2,531,310.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,579 : 1,163,265 = 1,163,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,579/1,163,265 = 1,163,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,579x = 1,163,265 × 1,163,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,579x = 1,353,185,460,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,185,460,225/534,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,531,310.55
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