Finding the Third Proportional to 531,150 and 1,244,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,150 and 1,244,283 is: 2,914,883.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,150 : 1,244,283 = 1,244,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,150/1,244,283 = 1,244,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,150x = 1,244,283 × 1,244,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,150x = 1,548,240,184,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,240,184,089/531,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,914,883.15
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