Finding the Third Proportional to 525,930 and 1,134,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,930 and 1,134,897 is: 2,448,978.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,930 : 1,134,897 = 1,134,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,930/1,134,897 = 1,134,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,930x = 1,134,897 × 1,134,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,930x = 1,287,991,200,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,287,991,200,609/525,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,448,978.38
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