Finding the Third Proportional to 523,020 and 1,128,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,020 and 1,128,984 is: 2,437,009.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,020 : 1,128,984 = 1,128,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,020/1,128,984 = 1,128,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,020x = 1,128,984 × 1,128,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,020x = 1,274,604,872,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,274,604,872,256/523,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,437,009.81
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