Finding the Third Proportional to 527,930 and 1,155,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,930 and 1,155,632 is: 2,529,663.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,930 : 1,155,632 = 1,155,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,930/1,155,632 = 1,155,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,930x = 1,155,632 × 1,155,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,930x = 1,335,485,319,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,335,485,319,424/527,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,529,663.63
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