Finding the Third Proportional to 528,966 and 1,137,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,966 and 1,137,470 is: 2,445,975.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,966 : 1,137,470 = 1,137,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,966/1,137,470 = 1,137,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,966x = 1,137,470 × 1,137,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,966x = 1,293,838,000,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,838,000,900/528,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,445,975.74
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