Finding the Third Proportional to 521,136 and 1,135,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,136 and 1,135,908 is: 2,475,912.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,136 : 1,135,908 = 1,135,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,136/1,135,908 = 1,135,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,136x = 1,135,908 × 1,135,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,136x = 1,290,286,984,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,286,984,464/521,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,912.21
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