Finding the Third Proportional to 524,352 and 1,148,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,352 and 1,148,751 is: 2,516,685.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,352 : 1,148,751 = 1,148,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,352/1,148,751 = 1,148,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,352x = 1,148,751 × 1,148,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,352x = 1,319,628,860,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,628,860,001/524,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,516,685.09
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