Finding the Third Proportional to 524,006 and 1,122,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,006 and 1,122,784 is: 2,405,781.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,006 : 1,122,784 = 1,122,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,006/1,122,784 = 1,122,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,006x = 1,122,784 × 1,122,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,006x = 1,260,643,910,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,260,643,910,656/524,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,405,781.44
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