Finding the Third Proportional to 527,254 and 1,137,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,254 and 1,137,452 is: 2,453,840.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,254 : 1,137,452 = 1,137,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,254/1,137,452 = 1,137,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,254x = 1,137,452 × 1,137,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,254x = 1,293,797,052,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,797,052,304/527,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,453,840.18
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