Finding the Third Proportional to 515,775 and 1,121,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,775 and 1,121,217 is: 2,437,356.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,775 : 1,121,217 = 1,121,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,775/1,121,217 = 1,121,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,775x = 1,121,217 × 1,121,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,775x = 1,257,127,561,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,127,561,089/515,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,437,356.52
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