Finding the Third Proportional to 524,546 and 1,125,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,546 and 1,125,544 is: 2,415,134.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,546 : 1,125,544 = 1,125,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,546/1,125,544 = 1,125,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,546x = 1,125,544 × 1,125,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,546x = 1,266,849,295,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,266,849,295,936/524,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,415,134.79
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