Finding the Third Proportional to 530,698 and 1,121,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,698 and 1,121,297 is: 2,369,157.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,698 : 1,121,297 = 1,121,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,698/1,121,297 = 1,121,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,698x = 1,121,297 × 1,121,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,698x = 1,257,306,962,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,306,962,209/530,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,369,157.15
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