Finding the Third Proportional to 537,544 and 1,130,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 537,544 and 1,130,252 is: 2,376,493.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537,544 : 1,130,252 = 1,130,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537,544/1,130,252 = 1,130,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537,544x = 1,130,252 × 1,130,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537,544x = 1,277,469,583,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,469,583,504/537,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,376,493.06
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