Finding the Third Proportional to 526,097 and 1,159,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,097 and 1,159,438 is: 2,555,225.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,097 : 1,159,438 = 1,159,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,097/1,159,438 = 1,159,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,097x = 1,159,438 × 1,159,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,097x = 1,344,296,475,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,344,296,475,844/526,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,555,225.51
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