Finding the Third Proportional to 528,206 and 1,138,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,206 and 1,138,546 is: 2,454,131.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,206 : 1,138,546 = 1,138,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,206/1,138,546 = 1,138,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,206x = 1,138,546 × 1,138,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,206x = 1,296,286,994,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,286,994,116/528,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,131.52
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