Finding the Third Proportional to 536,148 and 1,154,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,148 and 1,154,664 is: 2,486,718.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,148 : 1,154,664 = 1,154,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,148/1,154,664 = 1,154,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,148x = 1,154,664 × 1,154,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,148x = 1,333,248,952,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,333,248,952,896/536,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,486,718.13
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