Finding the Third Proportional to 535,940 and 1,115,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,940 and 1,115,982 is: 2,323,797.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,940 : 1,115,982 = 1,115,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,940/1,115,982 = 1,115,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,940x = 1,115,982 × 1,115,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,940x = 1,245,415,824,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,245,415,824,324/535,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,323,797.11
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