Finding the Third Proportional to 526,844 and 1,137,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,844 and 1,137,924 is: 2,457,788.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,844 : 1,137,924 = 1,137,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,844/1,137,924 = 1,137,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,844x = 1,137,924 × 1,137,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,844x = 1,294,871,029,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,294,871,029,776/526,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,457,788.32
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