Finding the Third Proportional to 525,942 and 1,135,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,942 and 1,135,992 is: 2,453,650.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,942 : 1,135,992 = 1,135,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,942/1,135,992 = 1,135,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,942x = 1,135,992 × 1,135,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,942x = 1,290,477,824,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,477,824,064/525,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,453,650.45
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