Finding the Third Proportional to 535,626 and 1,167,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,626 and 1,167,399 is: 2,544,350.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,626 : 1,167,399 = 1,167,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,626/1,167,399 = 1,167,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,626x = 1,167,399 × 1,167,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,626x = 1,362,820,425,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,362,820,425,201/535,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,350.77
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