Finding the Third Proportional to 527,299 and 1,137,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,299 and 1,137,542 is: 2,454,019.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,299 : 1,137,542 = 1,137,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,299/1,137,542 = 1,137,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,299x = 1,137,542 × 1,137,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,299x = 1,294,001,801,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,294,001,801,764/527,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,019.07
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