Finding the Third Proportional to 521,358 and 1,101,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,358 and 1,101,828 is: 2,328,582.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,358 : 1,101,828 = 1,101,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,358/1,101,828 = 1,101,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,358x = 1,101,828 × 1,101,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,358x = 1,214,024,941,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,214,024,941,584/521,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,328,582.17
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