Finding the Third Proportional to 528,258 and 1,138,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,258 and 1,138,652 is: 2,454,346.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,258 : 1,138,652 = 1,138,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,258/1,138,652 = 1,138,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,258x = 1,138,652 × 1,138,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,258x = 1,296,528,377,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,528,377,104/528,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,346.89
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