Finding the Third Proportional to 525,856 and 1,151,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,856 and 1,151,224 is: 2,520,303.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,856 : 1,151,224 = 1,151,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,856/1,151,224 = 1,151,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,856x = 1,151,224 × 1,151,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,856x = 1,325,316,698,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,325,316,698,176/525,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,520,303.46
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