Finding the Third Proportional to 525,528 and 1,138,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,528 and 1,138,218 is: 2,465,216.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,528 : 1,138,218 = 1,138,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,528/1,138,218 = 1,138,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,528x = 1,138,218 × 1,138,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,528x = 1,295,540,215,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,540,215,524/525,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,465,216.35
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