Finding the Third Proportional to 527,620 and 1,244,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,620 and 1,244,266 is: 2,934,304.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,620 : 1,244,266 = 1,244,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,620/1,244,266 = 1,244,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,620x = 1,244,266 × 1,244,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,620x = 1,548,197,878,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,197,878,756/527,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,304.76
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