Finding the Third Proportional to 535,934 and 1,115,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,934 and 1,115,970 is: 2,323,773.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,934 : 1,115,970 = 1,115,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,934/1,115,970 = 1,115,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,934x = 1,115,970 × 1,115,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,934x = 1,245,389,040,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,245,389,040,900/535,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,323,773.15
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