Finding the Third Proportional to 520,139 and 1,135,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,139 and 1,135,534 is: 2,479,024.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,139 : 1,135,534 = 1,135,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,139/1,135,534 = 1,135,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,139x = 1,135,534 × 1,135,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,139x = 1,289,437,465,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,437,465,156/520,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,479,024.77
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