Finding the Third Proportional to 529,388 and 1,152,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,388 and 1,152,088 is: 2,507,247.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,388 : 1,152,088 = 1,152,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,388/1,152,088 = 1,152,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,388x = 1,152,088 × 1,152,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,388x = 1,327,306,759,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,327,306,759,744/529,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,507,247.54
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