Finding the Third Proportional to 514,915 and 1,121,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,915 and 1,121,368 is: 2,442,084.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,915 : 1,121,368 = 1,121,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,915/1,121,368 = 1,121,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,915x = 1,121,368 × 1,121,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,915x = 1,257,466,191,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,466,191,424/514,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,442,084.99
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