Finding the Third Proportional to 527,232 and 1,159,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,232 and 1,159,296 is: 2,549,100.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,232 : 1,159,296 = 1,159,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,232/1,159,296 = 1,159,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,232x = 1,159,296 × 1,159,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,232x = 1,343,967,215,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,343,967,215,616/527,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,549,100.24
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