Finding the Third Proportional to 526,269.38 and 1,136,723.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,269.38 and 1,136,723.63 is: 2,455,283.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,269.38 : 1,136,723.63 = 1,136,723.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,269.38/1,136,723.63 = 1,136,723.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,269.38x = 1,136,723.63 × 1,136,723.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,269.38x = 1,292,140,599,633.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,140,599,633.14/526,269.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,283.66
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