Finding the Third Proportional to 535,908 and 1,126,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,908 and 1,126,968 is: 2,369,915.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,908 : 1,126,968 = 1,126,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,908/1,126,968 = 1,126,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,908x = 1,126,968 × 1,126,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,908x = 1,270,056,873,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,270,056,873,024/535,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,369,915.87
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