Finding the Third Proportional to 528,872 and 1,141,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,872 and 1,141,906 is: 2,465,529.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,872 : 1,141,906 = 1,141,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,872/1,141,906 = 1,141,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,872x = 1,141,906 × 1,141,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,872x = 1,303,949,312,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,303,949,312,836/528,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,465,529.11
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