Finding the Third Proportional to 527,728 and 1,029,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,728 and 1,029,209 is: 2,007,229.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,728 : 1,029,209 = 1,029,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,728/1,029,209 = 1,029,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,728x = 1,029,209 × 1,029,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,728x = 1,059,271,165,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,059,271,165,681/527,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,007,229.42
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