Finding the Third Proportional to 523,530 and 1,149,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,530 and 1,149,909 is: 2,525,720.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,530 : 1,149,909 = 1,149,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,530/1,149,909 = 1,149,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,530x = 1,149,909 × 1,149,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,530x = 1,322,290,708,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,322,290,708,281/523,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,525,720.99
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