Finding the Third Proportional to 515,576 and 1,135,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,576 and 1,135,800 is: 2,502,136.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,576 : 1,135,800 = 1,135,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,576/1,135,800 = 1,135,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,576x = 1,135,800 × 1,135,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,576x = 1,290,041,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,041,640,000/515,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,502,136.72
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