Finding the Third Proportional to 522,728 and 1,133,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,728 and 1,133,968 is: 2,459,947.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,728 : 1,133,968 = 1,133,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,728/1,133,968 = 1,133,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,728x = 1,133,968 × 1,133,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,728x = 1,285,883,425,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,285,883,425,024/522,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,459,947.48
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