Finding the Third Proportional to 523,262 and 1,135,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,262 and 1,135,462 is: 2,463,916.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,262 : 1,135,462 = 1,135,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,262/1,135,462 = 1,135,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,262x = 1,135,462 × 1,135,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,262x = 1,289,273,953,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,273,953,444/523,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,463,916.65
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