Finding the Third Proportional to 527,266 and 1,137,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,266 and 1,137,476 is: 2,453,887.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,266 : 1,137,476 = 1,137,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,266/1,137,476 = 1,137,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,266x = 1,137,476 × 1,137,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,266x = 1,293,851,650,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,851,650,576/527,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,453,887.89
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