Finding the Third Proportional to 536,680 and 1,148,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,680 and 1,148,508 is: 2,457,834.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,680 : 1,148,508 = 1,148,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,680/1,148,508 = 1,148,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,680x = 1,148,508 × 1,148,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,680x = 1,319,070,626,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,070,626,064/536,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,457,834.51
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