Finding the Third Proportional to 527,072 and 1,159,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,072 and 1,159,104 is: 2,549,029.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,072 : 1,159,104 = 1,159,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,072/1,159,104 = 1,159,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,072x = 1,159,104 × 1,159,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,072x = 1,343,522,082,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,343,522,082,816/527,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,549,029.51
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