Finding the Third Proportional to 524,958 and 1,084,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,958 and 1,084,911 is: 2,242,144.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,958 : 1,084,911 = 1,084,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,958/1,084,911 = 1,084,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,958x = 1,084,911 × 1,084,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,958x = 1,177,031,877,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,177,031,877,921/524,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,242,144.85
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