Finding the Third Proportional to 527,454 and 1,162,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,454 and 1,162,476 is: 2,562,025.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,454 : 1,162,476 = 1,162,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,454/1,162,476 = 1,162,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,454x = 1,162,476 × 1,162,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,454x = 1,351,350,450,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,350,450,576/527,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,562,025.22
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