Finding the Third Proportional to 512,517 and 1,121,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,517 and 1,121,571 is: 2,454,399.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,517 : 1,121,571 = 1,121,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,517/1,121,571 = 1,121,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,517x = 1,121,571 × 1,121,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,517x = 1,257,921,508,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,921,508,041/512,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,399.58
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