Finding the Third Proportional to 529,554 and 1,152,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,554 and 1,152,292 is: 2,507,349.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,554 : 1,152,292 = 1,152,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,554/1,152,292 = 1,152,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,554x = 1,152,292 × 1,152,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,554x = 1,327,776,853,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,327,776,853,264/529,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,507,349.30
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