Finding the Third Proportional to 525,936 and 1,135,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,936 and 1,135,920 is: 2,453,367.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,936 : 1,135,920 = 1,135,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,936/1,135,920 = 1,135,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,936x = 1,135,920 × 1,135,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,936x = 1,290,314,246,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,314,246,400/525,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,453,367.42
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