Finding the Third Proportional to 534,920 and 1,174,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,920 and 1,174,800 is: 2,580,114.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,920 : 1,174,800 = 1,174,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,920/1,174,800 = 1,174,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,920x = 1,174,800 × 1,174,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,920x = 1,380,155,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,380,155,040,000/534,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,580,114.86
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