Finding the Third Proportional to 529,122 and 1,248,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,122 and 1,248,809 is: 2,947,380.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,122 : 1,248,809 = 1,248,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,122/1,248,809 = 1,248,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,122x = 1,248,809 × 1,248,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,122x = 1,559,523,918,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,559,523,918,481/529,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,947,380.60
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