Finding the Third Proportional to 527,080 and 1,155,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,080 and 1,155,734 is: 2,534,190.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,080 : 1,155,734 = 1,155,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,080/1,155,734 = 1,155,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,080x = 1,155,734 × 1,155,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,080x = 1,335,721,078,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,335,721,078,756/527,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,534,190.41
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