Finding the Third Proportional to 512,534 and 1,100,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,534 and 1,100,848 is: 2,364,460.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,534 : 1,100,848 = 1,100,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,534/1,100,848 = 1,100,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,534x = 1,100,848 × 1,100,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,534x = 1,211,866,319,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,211,866,319,104/512,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,364,460.35
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