Finding the Third Proportional to 527,606 and 1,244,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,606 and 1,244,222 is: 2,934,175.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,606 : 1,244,222 = 1,244,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,606/1,244,222 = 1,244,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,606x = 1,244,222 × 1,244,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,606x = 1,548,088,385,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,088,385,284/527,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,175.10
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