Finding the Third Proportional to 524,808 and 1,086,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,808 and 1,086,957 is: 2,251,252.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,808 : 1,086,957 = 1,086,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,808/1,086,957 = 1,086,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,808x = 1,086,957 × 1,086,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,808x = 1,181,475,519,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,181,475,519,849/524,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,251,252.88
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