Finding the Third Proportional to 524,976 and 1,146,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,976 and 1,146,180 is: 2,502,454.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,976 : 1,146,180 = 1,146,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,976/1,146,180 = 1,146,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,976x = 1,146,180 × 1,146,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,976x = 1,313,728,592,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,313,728,592,400/524,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,502,454.57
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