Finding the Third Proportional to 528,095 and 1,140,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,095 and 1,140,366 is: 2,462,501.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,095 : 1,140,366 = 1,140,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,095/1,140,366 = 1,140,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,095x = 1,140,366 × 1,140,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,095x = 1,300,434,613,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,300,434,613,956/528,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,462,501.28
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