Finding the Third Proportional to 530,262 and 1,121,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,262 and 1,121,938 is: 2,373,816.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,262 : 1,121,938 = 1,121,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,262/1,121,938 = 1,121,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,262x = 1,121,938 × 1,121,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,262x = 1,258,744,875,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,744,875,844/530,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,373,816.86
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