Finding the Third Proportional to 530,880 and 1,155,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,880 and 1,155,060 is: 2,513,117.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,880 : 1,155,060 = 1,155,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,880/1,155,060 = 1,155,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,880x = 1,155,060 × 1,155,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,880x = 1,334,163,603,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,334,163,603,600/530,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,513,117.10
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