Finding the Third Proportional to 537,228 and 1,169,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 537,228 and 1,169,352 is: 2,545,258.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537,228 : 1,169,352 = 1,169,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537,228/1,169,352 = 1,169,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537,228x = 1,169,352 × 1,169,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537,228x = 1,367,384,099,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,367,384,099,904/537,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,545,258.44
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