Finding the Third Proportional to 514,670 and 1,134,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,670 and 1,134,045 is: 2,498,801.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,670 : 1,134,045 = 1,134,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,670/1,134,045 = 1,134,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,670x = 1,134,045 × 1,134,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,670x = 1,286,058,062,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,058,062,025/514,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,498,801.29
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