Finding the Third Proportional to 529,560 and 1,152,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,560 and 1,152,304 is: 2,507,373.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,560 : 1,152,304 = 1,152,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,560/1,152,304 = 1,152,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,560x = 1,152,304 × 1,152,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,560x = 1,327,804,508,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,327,804,508,416/529,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,507,373.12
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