Finding the Third Proportional to 528,774 and 1,117,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,774 and 1,117,827 is: 2,363,083.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,774 : 1,117,827 = 1,117,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,774/1,117,827 = 1,117,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,774x = 1,117,827 × 1,117,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,774x = 1,249,537,201,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,249,537,201,929/528,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,363,083.67
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