Finding the Third Proportional to 524,624 and 1,125,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,624 and 1,125,712 is: 2,415,496.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,624 : 1,125,712 = 1,125,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,624/1,125,712 = 1,125,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,624x = 1,125,712 × 1,125,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,624x = 1,267,227,506,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,227,506,944/524,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,415,496.64
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