Finding the Third Proportional to 529,617 and 1,157,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,617 and 1,157,585 is: 2,530,135.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,617 : 1,157,585 = 1,157,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,617/1,157,585 = 1,157,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,617x = 1,157,585 × 1,157,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,617x = 1,340,003,032,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,340,003,032,225/529,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,530,135.99
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