Finding the Third Proportional to 527,282 and 1,244,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,282 and 1,244,198 is: 2,935,864.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,282 : 1,244,198 = 1,244,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,282/1,244,198 = 1,244,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,282x = 1,244,198 × 1,244,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,282x = 1,548,028,663,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,028,663,204/527,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,935,864.80
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