Finding the Third Proportional to 512,852 and 1,122,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,852 and 1,122,220 is: 2,455,635.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,852 : 1,122,220 = 1,122,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,852/1,122,220 = 1,122,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,852x = 1,122,220 × 1,122,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,852x = 1,259,377,728,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,377,728,400/512,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,635.79
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