Finding the Third Proportional to 512,690 and 1,104,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,690 and 1,104,265 is: 2,378,437.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,690 : 1,104,265 = 1,104,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,690/1,104,265 = 1,104,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,690x = 1,104,265 × 1,104,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,690x = 1,219,401,190,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,219,401,190,225/512,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,378,437.63
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