Finding the Third Proportional to 528,208 and 1,138,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,208 and 1,138,548 is: 2,454,130.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,208 : 1,138,548 = 1,138,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,208/1,138,548 = 1,138,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,208x = 1,138,548 × 1,138,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,208x = 1,296,291,548,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,291,548,304/528,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,130.85
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