Finding the Third Proportional to 527,793 and 1,130,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,793 and 1,130,316 is: 2,420,672.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,793 : 1,130,316 = 1,130,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,793/1,130,316 = 1,130,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,793x = 1,130,316 × 1,130,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,793x = 1,277,614,259,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,614,259,856/527,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,420,672.99
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