Finding the Third Proportional to 530,392 and 1,145,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,392 and 1,145,510 is: 2,474,006.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,392 : 1,145,510 = 1,145,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,392/1,145,510 = 1,145,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,392x = 1,145,510 × 1,145,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,392x = 1,312,193,160,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,312,193,160,100/530,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,474,006.32
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