Finding the Third Proportional to 528,386 and 1,153,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,386 and 1,153,348 is: 2,517,499.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,386 : 1,153,348 = 1,153,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,386/1,153,348 = 1,153,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,386x = 1,153,348 × 1,153,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,386x = 1,330,211,609,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,330,211,609,104/528,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,517,499.72
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