Finding the Third Proportional to 527,342 and 1,092,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,342 and 1,092,069 is: 2,261,558.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,342 : 1,092,069 = 1,092,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,342/1,092,069 = 1,092,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,342x = 1,092,069 × 1,092,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,342x = 1,192,614,700,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,192,614,700,761/527,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,261,558.34
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