Finding the Third Proportional to 520,876 and 1,115,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,876 and 1,115,480 is: 2,388,851.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,876 : 1,115,480 = 1,115,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,876/1,115,480 = 1,115,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,876x = 1,115,480 × 1,115,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,876x = 1,244,295,630,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,244,295,630,400/520,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,388,851.92
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