Finding the Third Proportional to 513,652 and 1,103,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,652 and 1,103,768 is: 2,371,846.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,652 : 1,103,768 = 1,103,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,652/1,103,768 = 1,103,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,652x = 1,103,768 × 1,103,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,652x = 1,218,303,797,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,218,303,797,824/513,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,371,846.69
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