Finding the Third Proportional to 522,395 and 1,131,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,395 and 1,131,737 is: 2,451,839.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,395 : 1,131,737 = 1,131,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,395/1,131,737 = 1,131,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,395x = 1,131,737 × 1,131,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,395x = 1,280,828,637,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,280,828,637,169/522,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,451,839.39
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