Finding the Third Proportional to 530,910 and 1,155,130.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,910 and 1,155,130.50 is: 2,513,281.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,910 : 1,155,130.50 = 1,155,130.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,910/1,155,130.50 = 1,155,130.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,910x = 1,155,130.50 × 1,155,130.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,910x = 1,334,326,472,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,334,326,472,030.25/530,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,513,281.86
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