Finding the Third Proportional to 524,684 and 1,159,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,684 and 1,159,624 is: 2,562,928.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,684 : 1,159,624 = 1,159,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,684/1,159,624 = 1,159,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,684x = 1,159,624 × 1,159,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,684x = 1,344,727,821,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,344,727,821,376/524,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,562,928.97
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