Finding the Third Proportional to 528,234 and 1,139,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,234 and 1,139,028 is: 2,456,079.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,234 : 1,139,028 = 1,139,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,234/1,139,028 = 1,139,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,234x = 1,139,028 × 1,139,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,234x = 1,297,384,784,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,297,384,784,784/528,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,456,079.66
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