Finding the Third Proportional to 530,232 and 1,121,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,232 and 1,121,877 is: 2,373,693.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,232 : 1,121,877 = 1,121,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,232/1,121,877 = 1,121,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,232x = 1,121,877 × 1,121,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,232x = 1,258,608,003,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,608,003,129/530,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,373,693.03
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