Finding the Third Proportional to 515,130 and 1,128,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,130 and 1,128,675 is: 2,472,982.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,130 : 1,128,675 = 1,128,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,130/1,128,675 = 1,128,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,130x = 1,128,675 × 1,128,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,130x = 1,273,907,255,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,273,907,255,625/515,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,472,982.07
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