Finding the Third Proportional to 530,133.75 and 1,159,224.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,133.75 and 1,159,224.75 is: 2,534,835.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,133.75 : 1,159,224.75 = 1,159,224.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,133.75/1,159,224.75 = 1,159,224.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,133.75x = 1,159,224.75 × 1,159,224.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,133.75x = 1,343,802,021,012.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,343,802,021,012.56/530,133.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,534,835.82
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