Finding the Third Proportional to 512,703 and 1,123,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,703 and 1,123,820 is: 2,463,358.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,703 : 1,123,820 = 1,123,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,703/1,123,820 = 1,123,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,703x = 1,123,820 × 1,123,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,703x = 1,262,971,392,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,262,971,392,400/512,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,463,358.69
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