Finding the Third Proportional to 527,450 and 1,133,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,450 and 1,133,542 is: 2,436,093.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,450 : 1,133,542 = 1,133,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,450/1,133,542 = 1,133,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,450x = 1,133,542 × 1,133,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,450x = 1,284,917,465,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,284,917,465,764/527,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,436,093.40
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