Finding the Third Proportional to 512,626 and 1,121,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,626 and 1,121,757 is: 2,454,691.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,626 : 1,121,757 = 1,121,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,626/1,121,757 = 1,121,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,626x = 1,121,757 × 1,121,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,626x = 1,258,338,767,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,338,767,049/512,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,691.66
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