Finding the Third Proportional to 522,720 and 1,133,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,720 and 1,133,952 is: 2,459,915.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,720 : 1,133,952 = 1,133,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,720/1,133,952 = 1,133,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,720x = 1,133,952 × 1,133,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,720x = 1,285,847,138,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,285,847,138,304/522,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,459,915.71
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