Finding the Third Proportional to 527,406 and 1,136,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,406 and 1,136,946 is: 2,450,950.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,406 : 1,136,946 = 1,136,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,406/1,136,946 = 1,136,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,406x = 1,136,946 × 1,136,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,406x = 1,292,646,206,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,646,206,916/527,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,450,950.89
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