Finding the Third Proportional to 515,824 and 1,120,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,824 and 1,120,263 is: 2,432,979.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,824 : 1,120,263 = 1,120,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,824/1,120,263 = 1,120,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,824x = 1,120,263 × 1,120,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,824x = 1,254,989,189,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,254,989,189,169/515,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,432,979.44
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