Finding the Third Proportional to 523,052 and 1,118,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,052 and 1,118,032 is: 2,389,811.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,052 : 1,118,032 = 1,118,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,052/1,118,032 = 1,118,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,052x = 1,118,032 × 1,118,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,052x = 1,249,995,553,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,249,995,553,024/523,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,389,811.25
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