Finding the Third Proportional to 527,148 and 1,243,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,148 and 1,243,800 is: 2,934,732.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,148 : 1,243,800 = 1,243,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,148/1,243,800 = 1,243,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,148x = 1,243,800 × 1,243,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,148x = 1,547,038,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,038,440,000/527,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,732.64
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