Finding the Third Proportional to 522,034 and 1,139,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,034 and 1,139,943 is: 2,489,244.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,034 : 1,139,943 = 1,139,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,034/1,139,943 = 1,139,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,034x = 1,139,943 × 1,139,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,034x = 1,299,470,043,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,470,043,249/522,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,489,244.08
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