Finding the Third Proportional to 513,508 and 1,108,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,508 and 1,108,213 is: 2,391,659.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,508 : 1,108,213 = 1,108,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,508/1,108,213 = 1,108,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,508x = 1,108,213 × 1,108,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,508x = 1,228,136,053,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,228,136,053,369/513,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,391,659.05
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