Finding the Third Proportional to 536,679 and 1,135,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,679 and 1,135,431 is: 2,402,187.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,679 : 1,135,431 = 1,135,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,679/1,135,431 = 1,135,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,679x = 1,135,431 × 1,135,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,679x = 1,289,203,555,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,203,555,761/536,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402,187.44
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