Finding the Third Proportional to 534,636 and 1,156,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,636 and 1,156,536 is: 2,501,843.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,636 : 1,156,536 = 1,156,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,636/1,156,536 = 1,156,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,636x = 1,156,536 × 1,156,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,636x = 1,337,575,519,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,337,575,519,296/534,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,501,843.35
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