Finding the Third Proportional to 527,701 and 1,244,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,701 and 1,244,465 is: 2,934,792.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,701 : 1,244,465 = 1,244,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,701/1,244,465 = 1,244,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,701x = 1,244,465 × 1,244,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,701x = 1,548,693,136,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,693,136,225/527,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,792.88
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