Finding the Third Proportional to 514,035 and 1,106,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,035 and 1,106,838 is: 2,383,281.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,035 : 1,106,838 = 1,106,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,035/1,106,838 = 1,106,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,035x = 1,106,838 × 1,106,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,035x = 1,225,090,358,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,225,090,358,244/514,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,383,281.99
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