Finding the Third Proportional to 522,057 and 1,139,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,057 and 1,139,987 is: 2,489,326.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,057 : 1,139,987 = 1,139,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,057/1,139,987 = 1,139,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,057x = 1,139,987 × 1,139,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,057x = 1,299,570,360,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,570,360,169/522,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,489,326.57
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