Finding the Third Proportional to 527,242 and 817,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,242 and 817,080 is: 1,266,249.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,242 : 817,080 = 817,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,242/817,080 = 817,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,242x = 817,080 × 817,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,242x = 667,619,726,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,619,726,400/527,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,249.13
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