Finding the Third Proportional to 521,954 and 1,112,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,954 and 1,112,274 is: 2,370,234.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,954 : 1,112,274 = 1,112,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,954/1,112,274 = 1,112,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,954x = 1,112,274 × 1,112,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,954x = 1,237,153,451,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,237,153,451,076/521,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,370,234.64
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