Finding the Third Proportional to 528,870 and 1,162,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,870 and 1,162,716 is: 2,556,220.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,870 : 1,162,716 = 1,162,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,870/1,162,716 = 1,162,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,870x = 1,162,716 × 1,162,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,870x = 1,351,908,496,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,908,496,656/528,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,556,220.80
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