Finding the Third Proportional to 592,344 and 1,155,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,344 and 1,155,163 is: 2,252,747.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,344 : 1,155,163 = 1,155,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,344/1,155,163 = 1,155,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,344x = 1,155,163 × 1,155,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,344x = 1,334,401,556,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,334,401,556,569/592,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,252,747.65
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