Finding the Third Proportional to 518,152 and 1,122,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,152 and 1,122,320 is: 2,430,951.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,152 : 1,122,320 = 1,122,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,152/1,122,320 = 1,122,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,152x = 1,122,320 × 1,122,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,152x = 1,259,602,182,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,602,182,400/518,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,430,951.12
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