Finding the Third Proportional to 527,805 and 1,138,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,805 and 1,138,554 is: 2,456,030.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,805 : 1,138,554 = 1,138,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,805/1,138,554 = 1,138,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,805x = 1,138,554 × 1,138,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,805x = 1,296,305,210,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,305,210,916/527,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,456,030.56
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