Finding the Third Proportional to 530,254 and 1,121,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,254 and 1,121,922 is: 2,373,784.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,254 : 1,121,922 = 1,121,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,254/1,121,922 = 1,121,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,254x = 1,121,922 × 1,121,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,254x = 1,258,708,974,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,708,974,084/530,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,373,784.97
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