Finding the Third Proportional to 528,082 and 1,245,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,082 and 1,245,385 is: 2,937,013.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,082 : 1,245,385 = 1,245,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,082/1,245,385 = 1,245,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,082x = 1,245,385 × 1,245,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,082x = 1,550,983,798,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,550,983,798,225/528,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,937,013.19
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