Finding the Third Proportional to 529,662 and 1,087,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,662 and 1,087,227 is: 2,231,729.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,662 : 1,087,227 = 1,087,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,662/1,087,227 = 1,087,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,662x = 1,087,227 × 1,087,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,662x = 1,182,062,549,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,182,062,549,529/529,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,231,729.95
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