Finding the Third Proportional to 532,820 and 1,141,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,820 and 1,141,450 is: 2,445,306.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,820 : 1,141,450 = 1,141,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,820/1,141,450 = 1,141,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,820x = 1,141,450 × 1,141,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,820x = 1,302,908,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,302,908,102,500/532,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,445,306.30
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