Finding the Third Proportional to 514,660 and 1,134,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,660 and 1,134,026 is: 2,498,766.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,660 : 1,134,026 = 1,134,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,660/1,134,026 = 1,134,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,660x = 1,134,026 × 1,134,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,660x = 1,286,014,968,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,014,968,676/514,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,498,766.11
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