Finding the Third Proportional to 523,256 and 1,130,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,256 and 1,130,134 is: 2,440,875.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,256 : 1,130,134 = 1,130,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,256/1,130,134 = 1,130,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,256x = 1,130,134 × 1,130,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,256x = 1,277,202,857,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,202,857,956/523,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,440,875.71
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