Finding the Third Proportional to 520,852 and 1,115,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,852 and 1,115,432 is: 2,388,756.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,852 : 1,115,432 = 1,115,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,852/1,115,432 = 1,115,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,852x = 1,115,432 × 1,115,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,852x = 1,244,188,546,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,244,188,546,624/520,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,388,756.40
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