Finding the Third Proportional to 513,897 and 1,106,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,897 and 1,106,532 is: 2,382,604.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,897 : 1,106,532 = 1,106,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,897/1,106,532 = 1,106,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,897x = 1,106,532 × 1,106,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,897x = 1,224,413,067,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,224,413,067,024/513,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,382,604.04
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