Finding the Third Proportional to 520,330 and 1,134,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,330 and 1,134,956 is: 2,475,592.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,330 : 1,134,956 = 1,134,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,330/1,134,956 = 1,134,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,330x = 1,134,956 × 1,134,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,330x = 1,288,125,121,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,288,125,121,936/520,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,592.65
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