Finding the Third Proportional to 521,316 and 1,135,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,316 and 1,135,944 is: 2,475,214.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,316 : 1,135,944 = 1,135,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,316/1,135,944 = 1,135,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,316x = 1,135,944 × 1,135,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,316x = 1,290,368,771,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,368,771,136/521,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,214.21
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