Finding the Third Proportional to 526,610 and 1,153,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,610 and 1,153,228 is: 2,525,464.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,610 : 1,153,228 = 1,153,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,610/1,153,228 = 1,153,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,610x = 1,153,228 × 1,153,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,610x = 1,329,934,819,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,329,934,819,984/526,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,525,464.42
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