Finding the Third Proportional to 534,832 and 1,174,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,832 and 1,174,639 is: 2,579,832.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,832 : 1,174,639 = 1,174,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,832/1,174,639 = 1,174,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,832x = 1,174,639 × 1,174,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,832x = 1,379,776,780,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,776,780,321/534,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,579,832.13
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