Finding the Third Proportional to 525,766 and 1,140,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,766 and 1,140,110 is: 2,472,299.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,766 : 1,140,110 = 1,140,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,766/1,140,110 = 1,140,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,766x = 1,140,110 × 1,140,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,766x = 1,299,850,812,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,850,812,100/525,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,472,299.11
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