Finding the Third Proportional to 527,056 and 1,136,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,056 and 1,136,864 is: 2,452,224.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,056 : 1,136,864 = 1,136,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,056/1,136,864 = 1,136,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,056x = 1,136,864 × 1,136,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,056x = 1,292,459,754,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,459,754,496/527,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,452,224.72
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