Finding the Third Proportional to 512,807 and 1,122,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,807 and 1,122,130 is: 2,455,457.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,807 : 1,122,130 = 1,122,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,807/1,122,130 = 1,122,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,807x = 1,122,130 × 1,122,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,807x = 1,259,175,736,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,175,736,900/512,807 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,457.39
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