Finding the Third Proportional to 536,430 and 1,159,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,430 and 1,159,975 is: 2,508,327.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,430 : 1,159,975 = 1,159,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,430/1,159,975 = 1,159,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,430x = 1,159,975 × 1,159,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,430x = 1,345,542,000,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,345,542,000,625/536,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,508,327.28
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