Finding the Third Proportional to 528,654 and 1,143,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,654 and 1,143,327 is: 2,472,688.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,654 : 1,143,327 = 1,143,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,654/1,143,327 = 1,143,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,654x = 1,143,327 × 1,143,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,654x = 1,307,196,628,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,307,196,628,929/528,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,472,688.43
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