Finding the Third Proportional to 526,482 and 1,137,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,482 and 1,137,027 is: 2,455,602.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,482 : 1,137,027 = 1,137,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,482/1,137,027 = 1,137,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,482x = 1,137,027 × 1,137,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,482x = 1,292,830,398,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,830,398,729/526,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,602.28
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