Finding the Third Proportional to 524,723 and 1,112,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,723 and 1,112,502 is: 2,358,693.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,723 : 1,112,502 = 1,112,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,723/1,112,502 = 1,112,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,723x = 1,112,502 × 1,112,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,723x = 1,237,660,700,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,237,660,700,004/524,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,358,693.44
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