Finding the Third Proportional to 515,431 and 1,066,218.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,431 and 1,066,218.50 is: 2,205,575.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,431 : 1,066,218.50 = 1,066,218.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,431/1,066,218.50 = 1,066,218.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,431x = 1,066,218.50 × 1,066,218.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,431x = 1,136,821,889,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,136,821,889,742.25/515,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,205,575.31
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