Finding the Third Proportional to 520,700 and 1,082,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,700 and 1,082,866 is: 2,251,966.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,700 : 1,082,866 = 1,082,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,700/1,082,866 = 1,082,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,700x = 1,082,866 × 1,082,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,700x = 1,172,598,773,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,172,598,773,956/520,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,251,966.15
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