Finding the Third Proportional to 515,528 and 1,131,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,528 and 1,131,922 is: 2,485,311.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,528 : 1,131,922 = 1,131,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,528/1,131,922 = 1,131,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,528x = 1,131,922 × 1,131,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,528x = 1,281,247,414,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,281,247,414,084/515,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,485,311.01
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