Finding the Third Proportional to 529,570 and 1,134,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,570 and 1,134,950 is: 2,432,372.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,570 : 1,134,950 = 1,134,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,570/1,134,950 = 1,134,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,570x = 1,134,950 × 1,134,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,570x = 1,288,111,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,288,111,502,500/529,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,432,372.50
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