Finding the Third Proportional to 527,296 and 1,137,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,296 and 1,137,536 is: 2,454,007.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,296 : 1,137,536 = 1,137,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,296/1,137,536 = 1,137,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,296x = 1,137,536 × 1,137,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,296x = 1,293,988,151,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,988,151,296/527,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,007.14
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