Finding the Third Proportional to 529,405 and 1,146,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,405 and 1,146,276 is: 2,481,934.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,405 : 1,146,276 = 1,146,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,405/1,146,276 = 1,146,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,405x = 1,146,276 × 1,146,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,405x = 1,313,948,668,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,313,948,668,176/529,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,481,934.75
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