Finding the Third Proportional to 530,298 and 1,145,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,298 and 1,145,313 is: 2,473,593.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,298 : 1,145,313 = 1,145,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,298/1,145,313 = 1,145,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,298x = 1,145,313 × 1,145,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,298x = 1,311,741,867,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,311,741,867,969/530,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,473,593.84
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