Finding the Third Proportional to 529,120 and 1,248,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,120 and 1,248,804 is: 2,947,368.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,120 : 1,248,804 = 1,248,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,120/1,248,804 = 1,248,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,120x = 1,248,804 × 1,248,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,120x = 1,559,511,430,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,559,511,430,416/529,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,947,368.14
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