Finding the Third Proportional to 527,840 and 1,244,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,840 and 1,244,768 is: 2,935,448.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,840 : 1,244,768 = 1,244,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,840/1,244,768 = 1,244,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,840x = 1,244,768 × 1,244,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,840x = 1,549,447,373,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,447,373,824/527,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,935,448.95
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