Finding the Third Proportional to 534,926 and 1,165,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,926 and 1,165,810 is: 2,540,749.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,926 : 1,165,810 = 1,165,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,926/1,165,810 = 1,165,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,926x = 1,165,810 × 1,165,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,926x = 1,359,112,956,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,359,112,956,100/534,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,540,749.48
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