Finding the Third Proportional to 527,808 and 1,138,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,808 and 1,138,560 is: 2,456,042.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,808 : 1,138,560 = 1,138,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,808/1,138,560 = 1,138,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,808x = 1,138,560 × 1,138,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,808x = 1,296,318,873,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,318,873,600/527,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,456,042.49
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