Finding the Third Proportional to 536,438 and 1,116,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,438 and 1,116,519 is: 2,323,874.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,438 : 1,116,519 = 1,116,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,438/1,116,519 = 1,116,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,438x = 1,116,519 × 1,116,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,438x = 1,246,614,677,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,246,614,677,361/536,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,323,874.66
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