Finding the Third Proportional to 535,257 and 1,154,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,257 and 1,154,070 is: 2,488,295.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,257 : 1,154,070 = 1,154,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,257/1,154,070 = 1,154,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,257x = 1,154,070 × 1,154,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,257x = 1,331,877,564,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,331,877,564,900/535,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,488,295.46
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