Finding the Third Proportional to 520,162 and 1,117,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,162 and 1,117,922 is: 2,402,616.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,162 : 1,117,922 = 1,117,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,162/1,117,922 = 1,117,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,162x = 1,117,922 × 1,117,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,162x = 1,249,749,598,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,249,749,598,084/520,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402,616.10
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