Finding the Third Proportional to 520,312 and 1,054,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,312 and 1,054,977 is: 2,139,055.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,312 : 1,054,977 = 1,054,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,312/1,054,977 = 1,054,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,312x = 1,054,977 × 1,054,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,312x = 1,112,976,470,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,112,976,470,529/520,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,139,055.93
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