Finding the Third Proportional to 523,584 and 1,130,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,584 and 1,130,718 is: 2,441,868.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,584 : 1,130,718 = 1,130,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,584/1,130,718 = 1,130,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,584x = 1,130,718 × 1,130,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,584x = 1,278,523,195,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,523,195,524/523,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,441,868.34
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