Finding the Third Proportional to 526,524 and 1,137,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,524 and 1,137,105 is: 2,455,743.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,524 : 1,137,105 = 1,137,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,524/1,137,105 = 1,137,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,524x = 1,137,105 × 1,137,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,524x = 1,293,007,781,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,007,781,025/526,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,743.29
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