Finding the Third Proportional to 534,694 and 1,113,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,694 and 1,113,463 is: 2,318,709.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,694 : 1,113,463 = 1,113,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,694/1,113,463 = 1,113,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,694x = 1,113,463 × 1,113,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,694x = 1,239,799,852,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,799,852,369/534,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,318,709.12
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