Finding the Third Proportional to 525,752 and 1,148,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,752 and 1,148,800 is: 2,510,197.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,752 : 1,148,800 = 1,148,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,752/1,148,800 = 1,148,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,752x = 1,148,800 × 1,148,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,752x = 1,319,741,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,741,440,000/525,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,510,197.66
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