Finding the Third Proportional to 524,256 and 1,137,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,256 and 1,137,288 is: 2,467,161.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,256 : 1,137,288 = 1,137,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,256/1,137,288 = 1,137,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,256x = 1,137,288 × 1,137,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,256x = 1,293,423,994,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,423,994,944/524,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,467,161.07
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