Finding the Third Proportional to 530,068 and 1,153,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,068 and 1,153,448 is: 2,509,946.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,068 : 1,153,448 = 1,153,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,068/1,153,448 = 1,153,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,068x = 1,153,448 × 1,153,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,068x = 1,330,442,288,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,330,442,288,704/530,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,946.44
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