Finding the Third Proportional to 522,729 and 1,133,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,729 and 1,133,970 is: 2,459,951.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,729 : 1,133,970 = 1,133,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,729/1,133,970 = 1,133,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,729x = 1,133,970 × 1,133,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,729x = 1,285,887,960,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,285,887,960,900/522,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,459,951.45
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