Finding the Third Proportional to 515,552 and 1,131,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,552 and 1,131,964 is: 2,485,379.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,552 : 1,131,964 = 1,131,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,552/1,131,964 = 1,131,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,552x = 1,131,964 × 1,131,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,552x = 1,281,342,497,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,281,342,497,296/515,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,485,379.74
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