Finding the Third Proportional to 514,663 and 1,134,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,663 and 1,134,032 is: 2,498,777.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,663 : 1,134,032 = 1,134,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,663/1,134,032 = 1,134,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,663x = 1,134,032 × 1,134,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,663x = 1,286,028,577,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,028,577,024/514,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,498,777.99
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