Finding the Third Proportional to 527,084 and 1,155,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,084 and 1,155,743 is: 2,534,210.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,084 : 1,155,743 = 1,155,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,084/1,155,743 = 1,155,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,084x = 1,155,743 × 1,155,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,084x = 1,335,741,882,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,335,741,882,049/527,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,534,210.64
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