Finding the Third Proportional to 523,854 and 1,131,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,854 and 1,131,177 is: 2,442,591.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,854 : 1,131,177 = 1,131,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,854/1,131,177 = 1,131,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,854x = 1,131,177 × 1,131,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,854x = 1,279,561,405,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,279,561,405,329/523,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,442,591.65
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