Finding the Third Proportional to 524,610 and 1,132,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,610 and 1,132,974 is: 2,446,827.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,610 : 1,132,974 = 1,132,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,610/1,132,974 = 1,132,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,610x = 1,132,974 × 1,132,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,610x = 1,283,630,084,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,283,630,084,676/524,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,446,827.33
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