Finding the Third Proportional to 529,056 and 1,162,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,056 and 1,162,656 is: 2,555,058.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,056 : 1,162,656 = 1,162,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,056/1,162,656 = 1,162,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,056x = 1,162,656 × 1,162,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,056x = 1,351,768,974,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,768,974,336/529,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,555,058.40
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