Finding the Third Proportional to 526,184 and 1,157,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,184 and 1,157,344 is: 2,545,583.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,184 : 1,157,344 = 1,157,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,184/1,157,344 = 1,157,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,184x = 1,157,344 × 1,157,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,184x = 1,339,445,134,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,339,445,134,336/526,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,545,583.17
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