Finding the Third Proportional to 532,830 and 1,141,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,830 and 1,141,656 is: 2,446,143.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,830 : 1,141,656 = 1,141,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,830/1,141,656 = 1,141,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,830x = 1,141,656 × 1,141,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,830x = 1,303,378,422,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,303,378,422,336/532,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,446,143.09
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