Finding the Third Proportional to 523,860 and 1,131,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,860 and 1,131,192 is: 2,442,628.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,860 : 1,131,192 = 1,131,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,860/1,131,192 = 1,131,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,860x = 1,131,192 × 1,131,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,860x = 1,279,595,340,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,279,595,340,864/523,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,442,628.45
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