Finding the Third Proportional to 537,588 and 1,130,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 537,588 and 1,130,328 is: 2,376,618.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537,588 : 1,130,328 = 1,130,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537,588/1,130,328 = 1,130,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537,588x = 1,130,328 × 1,130,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537,588x = 1,277,641,387,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,641,387,584/537,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,376,618.13
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