Finding the Third Proportional to 520,568 and 1,136,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,568 and 1,136,608 is: 2,481,669.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,568 : 1,136,608 = 1,136,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,568/1,136,608 = 1,136,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,568x = 1,136,608 × 1,136,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,568x = 1,291,877,745,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,291,877,745,664/520,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,481,669.53
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