Finding the Third Proportional to 520,334 and 1,134,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,334 and 1,134,964 is: 2,475,608.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,334 : 1,134,964 = 1,134,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,334/1,134,964 = 1,134,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,334x = 1,134,964 × 1,134,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,334x = 1,288,143,281,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,288,143,281,296/520,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,608.52
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