Finding the Third Proportional to 512,680 and 1,125,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,680 and 1,125,200 is: 2,469,522.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,680 : 1,125,200 = 1,125,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,680/1,125,200 = 1,125,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,680x = 1,125,200 × 1,125,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,680x = 1,266,075,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,266,075,040,000/512,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,469,522.98
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