Finding the Third Proportional to 534,860 and 1,174,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,860 and 1,174,702 is: 2,579,973.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,860 : 1,174,702 = 1,174,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,860/1,174,702 = 1,174,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,860x = 1,174,702 × 1,174,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,860x = 1,379,924,788,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,924,788,804/534,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,579,973.80
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