Finding the Third Proportional to 526,776 and 1,116,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,776 and 1,116,246 is: 2,365,341.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,776 : 1,116,246 = 1,116,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,776/1,116,246 = 1,116,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,776x = 1,116,246 × 1,116,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,776x = 1,246,005,132,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,246,005,132,516/526,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,365,341.50
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