Finding the Third Proportional to 523,590 and 1,129,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,590 and 1,129,548 is: 2,436,789.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,590 : 1,129,548 = 1,129,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,590/1,129,548 = 1,129,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,590x = 1,129,548 × 1,129,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,590x = 1,275,878,684,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,878,684,304/523,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,436,789.63
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