Finding the Third Proportional to 527,852 and 1,150,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,852 and 1,150,973 is: 2,509,678.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,852 : 1,150,973 = 1,150,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,852/1,150,973 = 1,150,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,852x = 1,150,973 × 1,150,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,852x = 1,324,738,846,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,324,738,846,729/527,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,678.56
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