Finding the Third Proportional to 524,718 and 1,159,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,718 and 1,159,695 is: 2,563,076.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,718 : 1,159,695 = 1,159,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,718/1,159,695 = 1,159,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,718x = 1,159,695 × 1,159,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,718x = 1,344,892,493,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,344,892,493,025/524,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,076.73
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