Finding the Third Proportional to 513,448 and 1,144,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,448 and 1,144,956 is: 2,553,178.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,448 : 1,144,956 = 1,144,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,448/1,144,956 = 1,144,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,448x = 1,144,956 × 1,144,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,448x = 1,310,924,241,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,310,924,241,936/513,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,553,178.20
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