Finding the Third Proportional to 526,908 and 1,136,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,908 and 1,136,760 is: 2,452,464.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,908 : 1,136,760 = 1,136,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,908/1,136,760 = 1,136,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,908x = 1,136,760 × 1,136,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,908x = 1,292,223,297,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,223,297,600/526,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,452,464.75
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