Finding the Third Proportional to 524,508 and 1,093,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,508 and 1,093,296 is: 2,278,890.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,508 : 1,093,296 = 1,093,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,508/1,093,296 = 1,093,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,508x = 1,093,296 × 1,093,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,508x = 1,195,296,143,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,195,296,143,616/524,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,278,890.20
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