Finding the Third Proportional to 524,718 and 1,112,492.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,718 and 1,112,492.81 is: 2,358,676.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,718 : 1,112,492.81 = 1,112,492.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,718/1,112,492.81 = 1,112,492.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,718x = 1,112,492.81 × 1,112,492.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,718x = 1,237,640,257,864.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,237,640,257,864.16/524,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,358,676.96
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