Finding the Third Proportional to 529,614 and 1,249,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,614 and 1,249,167 is: 2,946,331.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,614 : 1,249,167 = 1,249,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,614/1,249,167 = 1,249,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,614x = 1,249,167 × 1,249,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,614x = 1,560,418,193,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,560,418,193,889/529,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,946,331.09
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