Finding the Third Proportional to 528,181 and 1,140,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,181 and 1,140,559 is: 2,462,933.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,181 : 1,140,559 = 1,140,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,181/1,140,559 = 1,140,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,181x = 1,140,559 × 1,140,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,181x = 1,300,874,832,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,300,874,832,481/528,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,462,933.79
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