Finding the Third Proportional to 529,726 and 1,149,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,726 and 1,149,756 is: 2,495,514.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,726 : 1,149,756 = 1,149,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,726/1,149,756 = 1,149,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,726x = 1,149,756 × 1,149,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,726x = 1,321,938,859,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,321,938,859,536/529,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,495,514.40
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