Finding the Third Proportional to 512,643 and 1,121,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,643 and 1,121,829 is: 2,454,925.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,643 : 1,121,829 = 1,121,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,643/1,121,829 = 1,121,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,643x = 1,121,829 × 1,121,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,643x = 1,258,500,305,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,500,305,241/512,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,925.37
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