Finding the Third Proportional to 512,508 and 1,103,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,508 and 1,103,748 is: 2,377,054.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,508 : 1,103,748 = 1,103,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,508/1,103,748 = 1,103,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,508x = 1,103,748 × 1,103,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,508x = 1,218,259,647,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,218,259,647,504/512,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,377,054.89
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