Finding the Third Proportional to 526,416 and 1,157,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,416 and 1,157,760 is: 2,546,290.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,416 : 1,157,760 = 1,157,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,416/1,157,760 = 1,157,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,416x = 1,157,760 × 1,157,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,416x = 1,340,408,217,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,340,408,217,600/526,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,546,290.80
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