Finding the Third Proportional to 535,061 and 1,114,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,061 and 1,114,409 is: 2,321,057.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,061 : 1,114,409 = 1,114,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,061/1,114,409 = 1,114,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,061x = 1,114,409 × 1,114,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,061x = 1,241,907,419,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,241,907,419,281/535,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,321,057.64
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