Finding the Third Proportional to 527,284 and 1,244,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,284 and 1,244,200 is: 2,935,863.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,284 : 1,244,200 = 1,244,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,284/1,244,200 = 1,244,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,284x = 1,244,200 × 1,244,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,284x = 1,548,033,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,033,640,000/527,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,935,863.10
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