Finding the Third Proportional to 536,406 and 1,116,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,406 and 1,116,903 is: 2,325,612.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,406 : 1,116,903 = 1,116,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,406/1,116,903 = 1,116,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,406x = 1,116,903 × 1,116,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,406x = 1,247,472,311,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,472,311,409/536,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,325,612.15
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