Finding the Third Proportional to 538,130.25 and 1,132,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,130.25 and 1,132,029 is: 2,381,374.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,130.25 : 1,132,029 = 1,132,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,130.25/1,132,029 = 1,132,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,130.25x = 1,132,029 × 1,132,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,130.25x = 1,281,489,656,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,281,489,656,841/538,130.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,381,374.50
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