Finding the Third Proportional to 528,038 and 1,135,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,038 and 1,135,651 is: 2,442,443.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,038 : 1,135,651 = 1,135,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,038/1,135,651 = 1,135,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,038x = 1,135,651 × 1,135,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,038x = 1,289,703,193,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,703,193,801/528,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,442,443.90
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