Finding the Third Proportional to 520,880 and 1,105,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,880 and 1,105,708 is: 2,347,162.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,880 : 1,105,708 = 1,105,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,880/1,105,708 = 1,105,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,880x = 1,105,708 × 1,105,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,880x = 1,222,590,181,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,222,590,181,264/520,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,347,162.84
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