Finding the Third Proportional to 526,186 and 1,157,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,186 and 1,157,348 is: 2,545,591.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,186 : 1,157,348 = 1,157,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,186/1,157,348 = 1,157,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,186x = 1,157,348 × 1,157,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,186x = 1,339,454,393,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,339,454,393,104/526,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,545,591.09
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