Finding the Third Proportional to 515,290 and 1,135,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,290 and 1,135,232 is: 2,501,022.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,290 : 1,135,232 = 1,135,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,290/1,135,232 = 1,135,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,290x = 1,135,232 × 1,135,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,290x = 1,288,751,693,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,288,751,693,824/515,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,501,022.13
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