Finding the Third Proportional to 527,778 and 1,107,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,778 and 1,107,396 is: 2,323,563.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,778 : 1,107,396 = 1,107,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,778/1,107,396 = 1,107,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,778x = 1,107,396 × 1,107,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,778x = 1,226,325,900,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,226,325,900,816/527,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,323,563.89
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