Finding the Third Proportional to 522,652 and 1,144,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,652 and 1,144,944 is: 2,508,163.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,652 : 1,144,944 = 1,144,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,652/1,144,944 = 1,144,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,652x = 1,144,944 × 1,144,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,652x = 1,310,896,763,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,310,896,763,136/522,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,508,163.68
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