Finding the Third Proportional to 528,934 and 1,162,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,934 and 1,162,832 is: 2,556,421.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,934 : 1,162,832 = 1,162,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,934/1,162,832 = 1,162,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,934x = 1,162,832 × 1,162,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,934x = 1,352,178,260,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,352,178,260,224/528,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,556,421.52
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