Finding the Third Proportional to 527,313 and 1,129,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,313 and 1,129,356 is: 2,418,762.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,313 : 1,129,356 = 1,129,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,313/1,129,356 = 1,129,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,313x = 1,129,356 × 1,129,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,313x = 1,275,444,974,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,444,974,736/527,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,418,762.62
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