Finding the Third Proportional to 534,855.84 and 1,189,298.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,855.84 and 1,189,298.06 is: 2,644,506.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,855.84 : 1,189,298.06 = 1,189,298.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,855.84/1,189,298.06 = 1,189,298.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,855.84x = 1,189,298.06 × 1,189,298.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,855.84x = 1,414,429,881,466.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,414,429,881,466.25/534,855.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,644,506.74
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