Finding the Third Proportional to 530,937 and 1,146,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,937 and 1,146,330 is: 2,475,006.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,937 : 1,146,330 = 1,146,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,937/1,146,330 = 1,146,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,937x = 1,146,330 × 1,146,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,937x = 1,314,072,468,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,314,072,468,900/530,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,006.39
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