Finding the Third Proportional to 528,923 and 1,162,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,923 and 1,162,813 is: 2,556,391.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,923 : 1,162,813 = 1,162,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,923/1,162,813 = 1,162,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,923x = 1,162,813 × 1,162,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,923x = 1,352,134,072,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,352,134,072,969/528,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,556,391.14
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