Finding the Third Proportional to 530,908 and 1,155,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,908 and 1,155,129 is: 2,513,284.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,908 : 1,155,129 = 1,155,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,908/1,155,129 = 1,155,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,908x = 1,155,129 × 1,155,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,908x = 1,334,323,006,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,334,323,006,641/530,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,513,284.80
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