Finding the Third Proportional to 534,892 and 1,175,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,892 and 1,175,192 is: 2,581,972.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,892 : 1,175,192 = 1,175,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,892/1,175,192 = 1,175,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,892x = 1,175,192 × 1,175,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,892x = 1,381,076,236,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,381,076,236,864/534,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,581,972.13
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