Finding the Third Proportional to 524,112 and 1,122,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,112 and 1,122,969 is: 2,406,087.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,112 : 1,122,969 = 1,122,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,112/1,122,969 = 1,122,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,112x = 1,122,969 × 1,122,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,112x = 1,261,059,374,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,261,059,374,961/524,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,406,087.58
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