Finding the Third Proportional to 527,850 and 1,150,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,850 and 1,150,969 is: 2,509,670.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,850 : 1,150,969 = 1,150,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,850/1,150,969 = 1,150,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,850x = 1,150,969 × 1,150,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,850x = 1,324,729,638,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,324,729,638,961/527,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,670.62
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