Finding the Third Proportional to 520,812 and 1,141,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,812 and 1,141,335 is: 2,501,181.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,812 : 1,141,335 = 1,141,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,812/1,141,335 = 1,141,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,812x = 1,141,335 × 1,141,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,812x = 1,302,645,582,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,302,645,582,225/520,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,501,181.97
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