Finding the Third Proportional to 527,820 and 1,244,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,820 and 1,244,733 is: 2,935,395.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,820 : 1,244,733 = 1,244,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,820/1,244,733 = 1,244,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,820x = 1,244,733 × 1,244,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,820x = 1,549,360,241,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,360,241,289/527,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,935,395.10
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