Finding the Third Proportional to 528,248 and 1,138,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,248 and 1,138,632 is: 2,454,307.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,248 : 1,138,632 = 1,138,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,248/1,138,632 = 1,138,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,248x = 1,138,632 × 1,138,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,248x = 1,296,482,831,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,482,831,424/528,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,307.13
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