Finding the Third Proportional to 520,318 and 1,054,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,318 and 1,054,989 is: 2,139,079.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,318 : 1,054,989 = 1,054,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,318/1,054,989 = 1,054,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,318x = 1,054,989 × 1,054,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,318x = 1,113,001,790,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,113,001,790,121/520,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,139,079.93
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