Finding the Third Proportional to 529,338 and 1,153,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,338 and 1,153,842 is: 2,515,125.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,338 : 1,153,842 = 1,153,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,338/1,153,842 = 1,153,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,338x = 1,153,842 × 1,153,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,338x = 1,331,351,360,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,331,351,360,964/529,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,515,125.23
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