Finding the Third Proportional to 524,196 and 1,232,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,196 and 1,232,154 is: 2,896,251.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,196 : 1,232,154 = 1,232,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,196/1,232,154 = 1,232,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,196x = 1,232,154 × 1,232,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,196x = 1,518,203,479,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,518,203,479,716/524,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,896,251.55
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