Finding the Third Proportional to 536,184 and 1,150,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,184 and 1,150,152 is: 2,467,156.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,184 : 1,150,152 = 1,150,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,184/1,150,152 = 1,150,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,184x = 1,150,152 × 1,150,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,184x = 1,322,849,623,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,322,849,623,104/536,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,467,156.09
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