Finding the Third Proportional to 524,948 and 1,084,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,948 and 1,084,889 is: 2,242,096.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,948 : 1,084,889 = 1,084,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,948/1,084,889 = 1,084,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,948x = 1,084,889 × 1,084,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,948x = 1,176,984,142,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,176,984,142,321/524,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,242,096.63
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