Finding the Third Proportional to 534,844 and 1,174,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,844 and 1,174,652 is: 2,579,831.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,844 : 1,174,652 = 1,174,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,844/1,174,652 = 1,174,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,844x = 1,174,652 × 1,174,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,844x = 1,379,807,321,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,807,321,104/534,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,579,831.35
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