Finding the Third Proportional to 512,284 and 1,103,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,284 and 1,103,480 is: 2,376,939.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,284 : 1,103,480 = 1,103,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,284/1,103,480 = 1,103,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,284x = 1,103,480 × 1,103,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,284x = 1,217,668,110,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,217,668,110,400/512,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,376,939.57
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