Finding the Third Proportional to 524,608 and 1,132,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,608 and 1,132,970 is: 2,446,819.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,608 : 1,132,970 = 1,132,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,608/1,132,970 = 1,132,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,608x = 1,132,970 × 1,132,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,608x = 1,283,621,020,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,283,621,020,900/524,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,446,819.38
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