Finding the Third Proportional to 530,336 and 1,153,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,336 and 1,153,952 is: 2,510,870.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,336 : 1,153,952 = 1,153,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,336/1,153,952 = 1,153,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,336x = 1,153,952 × 1,153,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,336x = 1,331,605,218,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,331,605,218,304/530,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,510,870.88
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