Finding the Third Proportional to 526,357 and 1,157,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,357 and 1,157,666 is: 2,546,162.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,357 : 1,157,666 = 1,157,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,357/1,157,666 = 1,157,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,357x = 1,157,666 × 1,157,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,357x = 1,340,190,567,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,340,190,567,556/526,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,546,162.71
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