Finding the Third Proportional to 523,252 and 1,130,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,252 and 1,130,156 is: 2,440,989.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,252 : 1,130,156 = 1,130,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,252/1,130,156 = 1,130,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,252x = 1,130,156 × 1,130,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,252x = 1,277,252,584,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,252,584,336/523,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,440,989.40
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