Finding the Third Proportional to 534,984 and 1,088,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,984 and 1,088,651 is: 2,215,320.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,984 : 1,088,651 = 1,088,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,984/1,088,651 = 1,088,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,984x = 1,088,651 × 1,088,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,984x = 1,185,160,999,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,185,160,999,801/534,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,215,320.46
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