Finding the Third Proportional to 513,512 and 1,108,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,512 and 1,108,221 is: 2,391,674.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,512 : 1,108,221 = 1,108,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,512/1,108,221 = 1,108,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,512x = 1,108,221 × 1,108,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,512x = 1,228,153,784,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,228,153,784,841/513,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,391,674.95
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