Finding the Third Proportional to 527,004 and 1,171,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,004 and 1,171,921 is: 2,606,050.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,004 : 1,171,921 = 1,171,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,004/1,171,921 = 1,171,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,004x = 1,171,921 × 1,171,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,004x = 1,373,398,830,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,373,398,830,241/527,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,606,050.11
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