Finding the Third Proportional to 526,684 and 1,167,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,684 and 1,167,252 is: 2,586,896.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,684 : 1,167,252 = 1,167,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,684/1,167,252 = 1,167,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,684x = 1,167,252 × 1,167,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,684x = 1,362,477,231,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,362,477,231,504/526,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,586,896.95
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