Finding the Third Proportional to 530,234 and 1,121,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,234 and 1,121,881 is: 2,373,701.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,234 : 1,121,881 = 1,121,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,234/1,121,881 = 1,121,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,234x = 1,121,881 × 1,121,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,234x = 1,258,616,978,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,616,978,161/530,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,373,701.00
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