Finding the Third Proportional to 534,778 and 1,161,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,778 and 1,161,770 is: 2,523,868.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,778 : 1,161,770 = 1,161,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,778/1,161,770 = 1,161,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,778x = 1,161,770 × 1,161,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,778x = 1,349,709,532,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,709,532,900/534,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,523,868.84
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