Finding the Third Proportional to 526,512 and 1,137,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,512 and 1,137,082 is: 2,455,699.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,512 : 1,137,082 = 1,137,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,512/1,137,082 = 1,137,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,512x = 1,137,082 × 1,137,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,512x = 1,292,955,474,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,955,474,724/526,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,699.92
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