Finding the Third Proportional to 526,726 and 1,137,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,726 and 1,137,526 is: 2,456,619.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,726 : 1,137,526 = 1,137,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,726/1,137,526 = 1,137,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,726x = 1,137,526 × 1,137,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,726x = 1,293,965,400,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,965,400,676/526,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,456,619.57
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