Finding the Third Proportional to 513,936 and 818,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,936 and 818,424 is: 1,303,309.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,936 : 818,424 = 818,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,936/818,424 = 818,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,936x = 818,424 × 818,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,936x = 669,817,843,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 669,817,843,776/513,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,303,309.84
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