Finding the Third Proportional to 526,932 and 1,108,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,932 and 1,108,929 is: 2,333,742.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,932 : 1,108,929 = 1,108,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,932/1,108,929 = 1,108,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,932x = 1,108,929 × 1,108,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,932x = 1,229,723,527,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,229,723,527,041/526,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,333,742.36
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