Finding the Third Proportional to 523,098 and 1,108,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,098 and 1,108,965 is: 2,350,999.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,098 : 1,108,965 = 1,108,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,098/1,108,965 = 1,108,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,098x = 1,108,965 × 1,108,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,098x = 1,229,803,371,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,229,803,371,225/523,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,350,999.95
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