Finding the Third Proportional to 529,308 and 1,249,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,308 and 1,249,317 is: 2,948,742.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,308 : 1,249,317 = 1,249,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,308/1,249,317 = 1,249,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,308x = 1,249,317 × 1,249,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,308x = 1,560,792,966,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,560,792,966,489/529,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,948,742.45
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