Finding the Third Proportional to 512,036 and 1,117,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,036 and 1,117,240 is: 2,437,768.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,036 : 1,117,240 = 1,117,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,036/1,117,240 = 1,117,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,036x = 1,117,240 × 1,117,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,036x = 1,248,225,217,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,248,225,217,600/512,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,437,768.47
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