Finding the Third Proportional to 527,712 and 1,244,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,712 and 1,244,498 is: 2,934,887.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,712 : 1,244,498 = 1,244,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,712/1,244,498 = 1,244,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,712x = 1,244,498 × 1,244,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,712x = 1,548,775,272,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,775,272,004/527,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,887.35
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