Finding the Third Proportional to 513,574 and 1,145,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,574 and 1,145,164 is: 2,553,479.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,574 : 1,145,164 = 1,145,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,574/1,145,164 = 1,145,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,574x = 1,145,164 × 1,145,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,574x = 1,311,400,586,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,311,400,586,896/513,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,553,479.32
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