Finding the Third Proportional to 522,032 and 1,139,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,032 and 1,139,939 is: 2,489,236.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,032 : 1,139,939 = 1,139,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,032/1,139,939 = 1,139,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,032x = 1,139,939 × 1,139,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,032x = 1,299,460,923,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,460,923,721/522,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,489,236.15
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