Finding the Third Proportional to 513,040 and 1,124,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,040 and 1,124,588 is: 2,465,106.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,040 : 1,124,588 = 1,124,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,040/1,124,588 = 1,124,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,040x = 1,124,588 × 1,124,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,040x = 1,264,698,169,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,264,698,169,744/513,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,465,106.37
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