Finding the Third Proportional to 527,925 and 1,155,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,925 and 1,155,624 is: 2,529,652.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,925 : 1,155,624 = 1,155,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,925/1,155,624 = 1,155,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,925x = 1,155,624 × 1,155,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,925x = 1,335,466,829,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,335,466,829,376/527,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,529,652.56
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