Finding the Third Proportional to 522,726 and 1,133,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,726 and 1,133,964 is: 2,459,939.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,726 : 1,133,964 = 1,133,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,726/1,133,964 = 1,133,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,726x = 1,133,964 × 1,133,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,726x = 1,285,874,353,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,285,874,353,296/522,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,459,939.53
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