Finding the Third Proportional to 523,340 and 1,126,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,340 and 1,126,869 is: 2,426,402.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,340 : 1,126,869 = 1,126,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,340/1,126,869 = 1,126,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,340x = 1,126,869 × 1,126,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,340x = 1,269,833,743,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,269,833,743,161/523,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,426,402.99
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