Finding the Third Proportional to 530,714 and 1,110,635.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,714 and 1,110,635.50 is: 2,324,248.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,714 : 1,110,635.50 = 1,110,635.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,714/1,110,635.50 = 1,110,635.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,714x = 1,110,635.50 × 1,110,635.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,714x = 1,233,511,213,860.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,233,511,213,860.25/530,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,248.49
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