Finding the Third Proportional to 523,071 and 1,134,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,071 and 1,134,270 is: 2,459,643.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,071 : 1,134,270 = 1,134,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,071/1,134,270 = 1,134,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,071x = 1,134,270 × 1,134,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,071x = 1,286,568,432,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,568,432,900/523,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,459,643.97
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