Finding the Third Proportional to 528,098 and 1,140,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,098 and 1,140,377 is: 2,462,534.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,098 : 1,140,377 = 1,140,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,098/1,140,377 = 1,140,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,098x = 1,140,377 × 1,140,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,098x = 1,300,459,702,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,300,459,702,129/528,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,462,534.80
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