Finding the Third Proportional to 523,260 and 1,126,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,260 and 1,126,386 is: 2,424,694.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,260 : 1,126,386 = 1,126,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,260/1,126,386 = 1,126,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,260x = 1,126,386 × 1,126,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,260x = 1,268,745,420,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,745,420,996/523,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,424,694.07
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