Finding the Third Proportional to 524,790 and 1,086,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,790 and 1,086,924 is: 2,251,193.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,790 : 1,086,924 = 1,086,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,790/1,086,924 = 1,086,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,790x = 1,086,924 × 1,086,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,790x = 1,181,403,781,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,181,403,781,776/524,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,251,193.40
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