Finding the Third Proportional to 527,070 and 1,159,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,070 and 1,159,100 is: 2,549,021.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,070 : 1,159,100 = 1,159,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,070/1,159,100 = 1,159,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,070x = 1,159,100 × 1,159,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,070x = 1,343,512,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,343,512,810,000/527,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,549,021.59
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