Finding the Third Proportional to 524,944 and 1,084,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,944 and 1,084,882 is: 2,242,084.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,944 : 1,084,882 = 1,084,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,944/1,084,882 = 1,084,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,944x = 1,084,882 × 1,084,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,944x = 1,176,968,953,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,176,968,953,924/524,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,242,084.78
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