Finding the Third Proportional to 530,397 and 1,145,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,397 and 1,145,520 is: 2,474,026.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,397 : 1,145,520 = 1,145,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,397/1,145,520 = 1,145,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,397x = 1,145,520 × 1,145,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,397x = 1,312,216,070,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,312,216,070,400/530,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,474,026.19
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