Finding the Third Proportional to 528,034 and 1,157,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,034 and 1,157,399 is: 2,536,905.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,034 : 1,157,399 = 1,157,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,034/1,157,399 = 1,157,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,034x = 1,157,399 × 1,157,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,034x = 1,339,572,445,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,339,572,445,201/528,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,536,905.66
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