Finding the Third Proportional to 520,146 and 1,117,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,146 and 1,117,890 is: 2,402,552.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,146 : 1,117,890 = 1,117,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,146/1,117,890 = 1,117,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,146x = 1,117,890 × 1,117,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,146x = 1,249,678,052,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,249,678,052,100/520,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402,552.46
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