Finding the Third Proportional to 523,208 and 1,130,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,208 and 1,130,044 is: 2,440,710.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,208 : 1,130,044 = 1,130,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,208/1,130,044 = 1,130,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,208x = 1,130,044 × 1,130,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,208x = 1,276,999,441,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,276,999,441,936/523,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,440,710.85
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