Finding the Third Proportional to 526,141 and 1,136,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,141 and 1,136,355 is: 2,454,290.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,141 : 1,136,355 = 1,136,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,141/1,136,355 = 1,136,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,141x = 1,136,355 × 1,136,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,141x = 1,291,302,686,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,291,302,686,025/526,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,290.17
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