Finding the Third Proportional to 526,176 and 1,136,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,176 and 1,136,436 is: 2,454,476.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,176 : 1,136,436 = 1,136,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,176/1,136,436 = 1,136,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,176x = 1,136,436 × 1,136,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,176x = 1,291,486,782,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,291,486,782,096/526,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,476.80
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