Finding the Third Proportional to 520,037 and 1,080,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,037 and 1,080,897 is: 2,246,644.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,037 : 1,080,897 = 1,080,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,037/1,080,897 = 1,080,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,037x = 1,080,897 × 1,080,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,037x = 1,168,338,324,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,338,324,609/520,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,246,644.61
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