Finding the Third Proportional to 535,426 and 1,168,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,426 and 1,168,519 is: 2,550,187.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,426 : 1,168,519 = 1,168,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,426/1,168,519 = 1,168,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,426x = 1,168,519 × 1,168,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,426x = 1,365,436,653,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,365,436,653,361/535,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,550,187.43
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