Finding the Third Proportional to 525,902 and 1,151,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,902 and 1,151,311 is: 2,520,463.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,902 : 1,151,311 = 1,151,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,902/1,151,311 = 1,151,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,902x = 1,151,311 × 1,151,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,902x = 1,325,517,018,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,325,517,018,721/525,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,520,463.92
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