Finding the Third Proportional to 520,112 and 1,117,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,112 and 1,117,813 is: 2,402,378.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,112 : 1,117,813 = 1,117,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,112/1,117,813 = 1,117,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,112x = 1,117,813 × 1,117,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,112x = 1,249,505,902,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,249,505,902,969/520,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402,378.53
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