Finding the Third Proportional to 528,868 and 1,162,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,868 and 1,162,712 is: 2,556,212.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,868 : 1,162,712 = 1,162,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,868/1,162,712 = 1,162,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,868x = 1,162,712 × 1,162,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,868x = 1,351,899,194,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,899,194,944/528,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,556,212.88
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