Finding the Third Proportional to 534,744 and 1,113,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,744 and 1,113,579 is: 2,318,975.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,744 : 1,113,579 = 1,113,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,744/1,113,579 = 1,113,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,744x = 1,113,579 × 1,113,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,744x = 1,240,058,189,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,240,058,189,241/534,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,318,975.41
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