Finding the Third Proportional to 522,660 and 1,144,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,660 and 1,144,911 is: 2,507,980.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,660 : 1,144,911 = 1,144,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,660/1,144,911 = 1,144,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,660x = 1,144,911 × 1,144,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,660x = 1,310,821,197,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,310,821,197,921/522,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,507,980.71
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