Finding the Third Proportional to 525,900 and 1,151,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,900 and 1,151,307 is: 2,520,456.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,900 : 1,151,307 = 1,151,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,900/1,151,307 = 1,151,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,900x = 1,151,307 × 1,151,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,900x = 1,325,507,808,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,325,507,808,249/525,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,520,456.00
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