Finding the Third Proportional to 521,484 and 1,099,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,484 and 1,099,011 is: 2,316,130.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,484 : 1,099,011 = 1,099,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,484/1,099,011 = 1,099,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,484x = 1,099,011 × 1,099,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,484x = 1,207,825,178,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,207,825,178,121/521,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,316,130.85
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