Finding the Third Proportional to 528,336 and 1,150,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,336 and 1,150,944 is: 2,507,253.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,336 : 1,150,944 = 1,150,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,336/1,150,944 = 1,150,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,336x = 1,150,944 × 1,150,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,336x = 1,324,672,091,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,324,672,091,136/528,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,507,253.13
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