Finding the Third Proportional to 534,708 and 1,188,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,708 and 1,188,967 is: 2,643,765.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,708 : 1,188,967 = 1,188,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,708/1,188,967 = 1,188,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,708x = 1,188,967 × 1,188,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,708x = 1,413,642,527,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,413,642,527,089/534,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,643,765.43
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