Finding the Third Proportional to 513,056 and 1,113,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,056 and 1,113,715 is: 2,417,593.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,056 : 1,113,715 = 1,113,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,056/1,113,715 = 1,113,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,056x = 1,113,715 × 1,113,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,056x = 1,240,361,101,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,240,361,101,225/513,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,417,593.99
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