Finding the Third Proportional to 528,182 and 1,138,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,182 and 1,138,498 is: 2,454,036.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,182 : 1,138,498 = 1,138,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,182/1,138,498 = 1,138,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,182x = 1,138,498 × 1,138,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,182x = 1,296,177,696,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,177,696,004/528,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,036.10
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