Finding the Third Proportional to 524,354 and 1,148,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,354 and 1,148,755 is: 2,516,693.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,354 : 1,148,755 = 1,148,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,354/1,148,755 = 1,148,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,354x = 1,148,755 × 1,148,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,354x = 1,319,638,050,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,638,050,025/524,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,516,693.02
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