Finding the Third Proportional to 523,103 and 1,108,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,103 and 1,108,987 is: 2,351,070.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,103 : 1,108,987 = 1,108,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,103/1,108,987 = 1,108,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,103x = 1,108,987 × 1,108,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,103x = 1,229,852,166,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,229,852,166,169/523,103 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,351,070.76
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