Finding the Third Proportional to 514,782 and 1,134,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,782 and 1,134,270 is: 2,499,249.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,782 : 1,134,270 = 1,134,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,782/1,134,270 = 1,134,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,782x = 1,134,270 × 1,134,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,782x = 1,286,568,432,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,568,432,900/514,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,499,249.07
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