Finding the Third Proportional to 520,022 and 1,120,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,022 and 1,120,940 is: 2,416,256.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,022 : 1,120,940 = 1,120,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,022/1,120,940 = 1,120,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,022x = 1,120,940 × 1,120,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,022x = 1,256,506,483,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,256,506,483,600/520,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,416,256.40
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