Finding the Third Proportional to 524,005 and 1,131,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,005 and 1,131,682 is: 2,444,068.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,005 : 1,131,682 = 1,131,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,005/1,131,682 = 1,131,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,005x = 1,131,682 × 1,131,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,005x = 1,280,704,149,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,280,704,149,124/524,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,444,068.57
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