Finding the Third Proportional to 530,928 and 1,124,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,928 and 1,124,040 is: 2,379,731.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,928 : 1,124,040 = 1,124,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,928/1,124,040 = 1,124,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,928x = 1,124,040 × 1,124,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,928x = 1,263,465,921,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,263,465,921,600/530,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,379,731.19
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