Finding the Third Proportional to 527,058 and 1,159,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,058 and 1,159,074 is: 2,548,965.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,058 : 1,159,074 = 1,159,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,058/1,159,074 = 1,159,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,058x = 1,159,074 × 1,159,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,058x = 1,343,452,537,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,343,452,537,476/527,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,548,965.27
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