Finding the Third Proportional to 529,261 and 1,163,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,261 and 1,163,497 is: 2,557,765.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,261 : 1,163,497 = 1,163,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,261/1,163,497 = 1,163,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,261x = 1,163,497 × 1,163,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,261x = 1,353,725,269,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,725,269,009/529,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,557,765.01
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