Finding the Third Proportional to 527,628 and 1,073,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,628 and 1,073,887 is: 2,185,693.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,628 : 1,073,887 = 1,073,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,628/1,073,887 = 1,073,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,628x = 1,073,887 × 1,073,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,628x = 1,153,233,288,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,153,233,288,769/527,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,185,693.88
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