Finding the Third Proportional to 534,831.75 and 1,174,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,831.75 and 1,174,626 is: 2,579,776.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,831.75 : 1,174,626 = 1,174,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,831.75/1,174,626 = 1,174,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,831.75x = 1,174,626 × 1,174,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,831.75x = 1,379,746,239,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,746,239,876/534,831.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,579,776.24
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