Finding the Third Proportional to 523,584 and 1,129,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,584 and 1,129,536 is: 2,436,765.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,584 : 1,129,536 = 1,129,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,584/1,129,536 = 1,129,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,584x = 1,129,536 × 1,129,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,584x = 1,275,851,575,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,851,575,296/523,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,436,765.78
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