Finding the Third Proportional to 535,718 and 1,115,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,718 and 1,115,815 is: 2,324,064.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,718 : 1,115,815 = 1,115,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,718/1,115,815 = 1,115,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,718x = 1,115,815 × 1,115,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,718x = 1,245,043,114,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,245,043,114,225/535,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,064.37
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