Finding the Third Proportional to 516,332 and 1,118,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 516,332 and 1,118,444 is: 2,422,698.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,332 : 1,118,444 = 1,118,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,332/1,118,444 = 1,118,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,332x = 1,118,444 × 1,118,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,332x = 1,250,916,981,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,250,916,981,136/516,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,422,698.92
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