Finding the Third Proportional to 524,536 and 1,125,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,536 and 1,125,524 is: 2,415,095.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,536 : 1,125,524 = 1,125,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,536/1,125,524 = 1,125,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,536x = 1,125,524 × 1,125,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,536x = 1,266,804,274,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,266,804,274,576/524,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,415,095.01
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