Finding the Third Proportional to 526,376 and 1,157,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,376 and 1,157,696 is: 2,546,202.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,376 : 1,157,696 = 1,157,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,376/1,157,696 = 1,157,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,376x = 1,157,696 × 1,157,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,376x = 1,340,260,028,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,340,260,028,416/526,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,546,202.77
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