Finding the Third Proportional to 513,639 and 1,106,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,639 and 1,106,334 is: 2,382,947.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,639 : 1,106,334 = 1,106,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,639/1,106,334 = 1,106,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,639x = 1,106,334 × 1,106,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,639x = 1,223,974,919,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,223,974,919,556/513,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,382,947.79
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