Finding the Third Proportional to 534,796 and 1,165,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,796 and 1,165,550 is: 2,540,233.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,796 : 1,165,550 = 1,165,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,796/1,165,550 = 1,165,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,796x = 1,165,550 × 1,165,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,796x = 1,358,506,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,506,802,500/534,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,540,233.66
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