Finding the Third Proportional to 513,266 and 1,116,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,266 and 1,116,836 is: 2,430,168.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,266 : 1,116,836 = 1,116,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,266/1,116,836 = 1,116,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,266x = 1,116,836 × 1,116,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,266x = 1,247,322,650,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,322,650,896/513,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,430,168.08
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