Finding the Third Proportional to 523,206 and 1,130,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,206 and 1,130,040 is: 2,440,702.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,206 : 1,130,040 = 1,130,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,206/1,130,040 = 1,130,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,206x = 1,130,040 × 1,130,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,206x = 1,276,990,401,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,276,990,401,600/523,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,440,702.90
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