Finding the Third Proportional to 523,512 and 1,129,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,512 and 1,129,932 is: 2,438,810.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,512 : 1,129,932 = 1,129,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,512/1,129,932 = 1,129,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,512x = 1,129,932 × 1,129,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,512x = 1,276,746,324,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,276,746,324,624/523,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,438,810.05
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