Finding the Third Proportional to 513,558 and 1,145,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,558 and 1,145,133 is: 2,553,420.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,558 : 1,145,133 = 1,145,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,558/1,145,133 = 1,145,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,558x = 1,145,133 × 1,145,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,558x = 1,311,329,587,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,311,329,587,689/513,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,553,420.62
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