Finding the Third Proportional to 530,870 and 1,155,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,870 and 1,155,043 is: 2,513,090.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,870 : 1,155,043 = 1,155,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,870/1,155,043 = 1,155,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,870x = 1,155,043 × 1,155,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,870x = 1,334,124,331,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,334,124,331,849/530,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,513,090.46
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