Finding the Third Proportional to 527,760 and 1,073,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,760 and 1,073,952 is: 2,185,411.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,760 : 1,073,952 = 1,073,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,760/1,073,952 = 1,073,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,760x = 1,073,952 × 1,073,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,760x = 1,153,372,898,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,153,372,898,304/527,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,185,411.74
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