Finding the Third Proportional to 524,692 and 1,124,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,692 and 1,124,072 is: 2,408,151.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,692 : 1,124,072 = 1,124,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,692/1,124,072 = 1,124,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,692x = 1,124,072 × 1,124,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,692x = 1,263,537,861,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,263,537,861,184/524,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,408,151.57
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