Finding the Third Proportional to 527,986 and 1,080,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,986 and 1,080,576 is: 2,211,506.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,986 : 1,080,576 = 1,080,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,986/1,080,576 = 1,080,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,986x = 1,080,576 × 1,080,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,986x = 1,167,644,491,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,644,491,776/527,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,211,506.54
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