Finding the Third Proportional to 526,534 and 1,137,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,534 and 1,137,120 is: 2,455,761.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,534 : 1,137,120 = 1,137,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,534/1,137,120 = 1,137,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,534x = 1,137,120 × 1,137,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,534x = 1,293,041,894,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,041,894,400/526,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,761.44
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