Finding the Third Proportional to 523,282 and 1,130,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,282 and 1,130,209 is: 2,441,078.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,282 : 1,130,209 = 1,130,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,282/1,130,209 = 1,130,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,282x = 1,130,209 × 1,130,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,282x = 1,277,372,383,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,372,383,681/523,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,441,078.39
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