Finding the Third Proportional to 530,962 and 1,146,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,962 and 1,146,376 is: 2,475,088.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,962 : 1,146,376 = 1,146,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,962/1,146,376 = 1,146,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,962x = 1,146,376 × 1,146,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,962x = 1,314,177,933,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,314,177,933,376/530,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,088.49
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