Finding the Third Proportional to 512,698 and 1,104,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,698 and 1,104,282 is: 2,378,473.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,698 : 1,104,282 = 1,104,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,698/1,104,282 = 1,104,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,698x = 1,104,282 × 1,104,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,698x = 1,219,438,735,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,219,438,735,524/512,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,378,473.75
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