Finding the Third Proportional to 530,700 and 1,121,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,700 and 1,121,300 is: 2,369,160.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,700 : 1,121,300 = 1,121,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,700/1,121,300 = 1,121,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,700x = 1,121,300 × 1,121,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,700x = 1,257,313,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,313,690,000/530,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,369,160.90
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