Finding the Third Proportional to 529,346 and 1,153,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,346 and 1,153,858 is: 2,515,156.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,346 : 1,153,858 = 1,153,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,346/1,153,858 = 1,153,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,346x = 1,153,858 × 1,153,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,346x = 1,331,388,284,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,331,388,284,164/529,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,515,156.98
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