Finding the Third Proportional to 512,646 and 1,101,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,646 and 1,101,180 is: 2,365,369.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,646 : 1,101,180 = 1,101,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,646/1,101,180 = 1,101,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,646x = 1,101,180 × 1,101,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,646x = 1,212,597,392,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,212,597,392,400/512,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,365,369.85
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