Finding the Third Proportional to 523,191 and 1,117,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,191 and 1,117,752 is: 2,387,979.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,191 : 1,117,752 = 1,117,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,191/1,117,752 = 1,117,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,191x = 1,117,752 × 1,117,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,191x = 1,249,369,533,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,249,369,533,504/523,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,387,979.79
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