Finding the Third Proportional to 535,950 and 1,116,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,950 and 1,116,003 is: 2,323,841.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,950 : 1,116,003 = 1,116,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,950/1,116,003 = 1,116,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,950x = 1,116,003 × 1,116,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,950x = 1,245,462,696,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,245,462,696,009/535,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,323,841.21
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