Finding the Third Proportional to 524,473 and 1,125,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,473 and 1,125,409 is: 2,414,891.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,473 : 1,125,409 = 1,125,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,473/1,125,409 = 1,125,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,473x = 1,125,409 × 1,125,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,473x = 1,266,545,417,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,266,545,417,281/524,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,414,891.55
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