Finding the Third Proportional to 527,248 and 1,137,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,248 and 1,137,440 is: 2,453,816.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,248 : 1,137,440 = 1,137,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,248/1,137,440 = 1,137,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,248x = 1,137,440 × 1,137,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,248x = 1,293,769,753,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,769,753,600/527,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,453,816.33
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