Finding the Third Proportional to 523,088 and 1,108,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,088 and 1,108,950 is: 2,350,981.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,088 : 1,108,950 = 1,108,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,088/1,108,950 = 1,108,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,088x = 1,108,950 × 1,108,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,088x = 1,229,770,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,229,770,102,500/523,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,350,981.29
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