Finding the Third Proportional to 527,294 and 1,129,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,294 and 1,129,324 is: 2,418,712.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,294 : 1,129,324 = 1,129,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,294/1,129,324 = 1,129,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,294x = 1,129,324 × 1,129,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,294x = 1,275,372,696,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,372,696,976/527,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,418,712.70
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