Finding the Third Proportional to 530,597 and 1,145,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,597 and 1,145,220 is: 2,471,798.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,597 : 1,145,220 = 1,145,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,597/1,145,220 = 1,145,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,597x = 1,145,220 × 1,145,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,597x = 1,311,528,848,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,311,528,848,400/530,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,471,798.46
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