Finding the Third Proportional to 534,774 and 1,161,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,774 and 1,161,762 is: 2,523,852.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,774 : 1,161,762 = 1,161,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,774/1,161,762 = 1,161,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,774x = 1,161,762 × 1,161,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,774x = 1,349,690,944,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,690,944,644/534,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,523,852.96
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