Finding the Third Proportional to 529,269 and 1,249,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,269 and 1,249,218 is: 2,948,492.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,269 : 1,249,218 = 1,249,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,269/1,249,218 = 1,249,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,269x = 1,249,218 × 1,249,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,269x = 1,560,545,611,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,560,545,611,524/529,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,948,492.38
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