Finding the Third Proportional to 538,128 and 1,170,843.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,128 and 1,170,843.75 is: 2,547,488.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,128 : 1,170,843.75 = 1,170,843.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,128/1,170,843.75 = 1,170,843.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,128x = 1,170,843.75 × 1,170,843.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,128x = 1,370,875,086,914.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,875,086,914.06/538,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,547,488.86
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