Finding the Third Proportional to 516,672 and 1,135,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 516,672 and 1,135,188 is: 2,494,139.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,672 : 1,135,188 = 1,135,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,672/1,135,188 = 1,135,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,672x = 1,135,188 × 1,135,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,672x = 1,288,651,795,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,288,651,795,344/516,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,494,139.02
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