Finding the Third Proportional to 513,288 and 1,059,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,288 and 1,059,102 is: 2,185,317.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,288 : 1,059,102 = 1,059,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,288/1,059,102 = 1,059,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,288x = 1,059,102 × 1,059,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,288x = 1,121,697,046,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,697,046,404/513,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,185,317.11
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