Finding the Third Proportional to 512,641 and 1,101,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,641 and 1,101,170 is: 2,365,349.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,641 : 1,101,170 = 1,101,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,641/1,101,170 = 1,101,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,641x = 1,101,170 × 1,101,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,641x = 1,212,575,368,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,212,575,368,900/512,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,365,349.96
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