Finding the Third Proportional to 523,284 and 1,130,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,284 and 1,130,213 is: 2,441,086.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,284 : 1,130,213 = 1,130,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,284/1,130,213 = 1,130,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,284x = 1,130,213 × 1,130,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,284x = 1,277,381,425,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,381,425,369/523,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,441,086.34
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