Finding the Third Proportional to 536,508 and 1,117,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,508 and 1,117,092 is: 2,325,957.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,508 : 1,117,092 = 1,117,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,508/1,117,092 = 1,117,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,508x = 1,117,092 × 1,117,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,508x = 1,247,894,536,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,894,536,464/536,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,325,957.00
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