Finding the Third Proportional to 523,700 and 1,149,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,700 and 1,149,352 is: 2,522,455.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,700 : 1,149,352 = 1,149,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,700/1,149,352 = 1,149,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,700x = 1,149,352 × 1,149,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,700x = 1,321,010,019,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,321,010,019,904/523,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,522,455.64
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