Finding the Third Proportional to 526,530 and 1,137,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,530 and 1,137,112 is: 2,455,745.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,530 : 1,137,112 = 1,137,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,530/1,137,112 = 1,137,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,530x = 1,137,112 × 1,137,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,530x = 1,293,023,700,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,023,700,544/526,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,745.54
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