Finding the Third Proportional to 523,675 and 1,127,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,675 and 1,127,540 is: 2,427,739.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,675 : 1,127,540 = 1,127,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,675/1,127,540 = 1,127,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,675x = 1,127,540 × 1,127,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,675x = 1,271,346,451,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,346,451,600/523,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,427,739.44
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