Finding the Third Proportional to 526,691 and 1,116,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,691 and 1,116,130 is: 2,365,231.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,691 : 1,116,130 = 1,116,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,691/1,116,130 = 1,116,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,691x = 1,116,130 × 1,116,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,691x = 1,245,746,176,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,245,746,176,900/526,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,365,231.56
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