Finding the Third Proportional to 524,028 and 1,122,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,028 and 1,122,824 is: 2,405,851.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,028 : 1,122,824 = 1,122,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,028/1,122,824 = 1,122,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,028x = 1,122,824 × 1,122,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,028x = 1,260,733,734,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,260,733,734,976/524,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,405,851.85
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