Finding the Third Proportional to 535,938 and 1,115,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,938 and 1,115,976 is: 2,323,780.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,938 : 1,115,976 = 1,115,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,938/1,115,976 = 1,115,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,938x = 1,115,976 × 1,115,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,938x = 1,245,402,432,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,245,402,432,576/535,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,323,780.80
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