Finding the Third Proportional to 525,944 and 1,135,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,944 and 1,135,996 is: 2,453,658.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,944 : 1,135,996 = 1,135,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,944/1,135,996 = 1,135,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,944x = 1,135,996 × 1,135,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,944x = 1,290,486,912,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,486,912,016/525,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,453,658.40
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