Finding the Third Proportional to 514,668 and 1,134,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,668 and 1,134,041 is: 2,498,793.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,668 : 1,134,041 = 1,134,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,668/1,134,041 = 1,134,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,668x = 1,134,041 × 1,134,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,668x = 1,286,048,989,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,048,989,681/514,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,498,793.38
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