Finding the Third Proportional to 513,904 and 1,130,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,904 and 1,130,324 is: 2,486,130.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,904 : 1,130,324 = 1,130,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,904/1,130,324 = 1,130,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,904x = 1,130,324 × 1,130,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,904x = 1,277,632,344,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,632,344,976/513,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,486,130.38
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