Finding the Third Proportional to 515,646 and 1,110,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,646 and 1,110,280 is: 2,390,635.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,646 : 1,110,280 = 1,110,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,646/1,110,280 = 1,110,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,646x = 1,110,280 × 1,110,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,646x = 1,232,721,678,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,721,678,400/515,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,390,635.59
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