Finding the Third Proportional to 527,824 and 1,244,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,824 and 1,244,770 is: 2,935,547.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,824 : 1,244,770 = 1,244,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,824/1,244,770 = 1,244,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,824x = 1,244,770 × 1,244,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,824x = 1,549,452,352,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,452,352,900/527,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,935,547.37
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