Finding the Third Proportional to 528,896 and 1,162,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,896 and 1,162,768 is: 2,556,323.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,896 : 1,162,768 = 1,162,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,896/1,162,768 = 1,162,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,896x = 1,162,768 × 1,162,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,896x = 1,352,029,421,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,352,029,421,824/528,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,556,323.78
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