Finding the Third Proportional to 524,454 and 1,131,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,454 and 1,131,852 is: 2,442,709.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,454 : 1,131,852 = 1,131,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,454/1,131,852 = 1,131,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,454x = 1,131,852 × 1,131,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,454x = 1,281,088,949,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,281,088,949,904/524,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,442,709.85
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