Finding the Third Proportional to 526,358 and 1,157,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,358 and 1,157,668 is: 2,546,166.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,358 : 1,157,668 = 1,157,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,358/1,157,668 = 1,157,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,358x = 1,157,668 × 1,157,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,358x = 1,340,195,198,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,340,195,198,224/526,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,546,166.67
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