Finding the Third Proportional to 523,532 and 1,149,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,532 and 1,149,913 is: 2,525,728.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,532 : 1,149,913 = 1,149,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,532/1,149,913 = 1,149,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,532x = 1,149,913 × 1,149,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,532x = 1,322,299,907,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,322,299,907,569/523,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,525,728.91
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