Finding the Third Proportional to 530,696 and 1,121,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,696 and 1,121,292 is: 2,369,144.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,696 : 1,121,292 = 1,121,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,696/1,121,292 = 1,121,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,696x = 1,121,292 × 1,121,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,696x = 1,257,295,749,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,295,749,264/530,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,369,144.95
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