Finding the Third Proportional to 527,152 and 1,243,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,152 and 1,243,810 is: 2,934,757.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,152 : 1,243,810 = 1,243,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,152/1,243,810 = 1,243,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,152x = 1,243,810 × 1,243,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,152x = 1,547,063,316,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,063,316,100/527,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,757.56
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