Finding the Third Proportional to 526,181 and 1,157,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,181 and 1,157,338 is: 2,545,571.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,181 : 1,157,338 = 1,157,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,181/1,157,338 = 1,157,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,181x = 1,157,338 × 1,157,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,181x = 1,339,431,246,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,339,431,246,244/526,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,545,571.29
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