Finding the Third Proportional to 513,954 and 1,106,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,954 and 1,106,658 is: 2,382,882.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,954 : 1,106,658 = 1,106,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,954/1,106,658 = 1,106,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,954x = 1,106,658 × 1,106,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,954x = 1,224,691,928,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,224,691,928,964/513,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,382,882.38
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