Finding the Third Proportional to 516,678 and 1,135,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 516,678 and 1,135,200 is: 2,494,162.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,678 : 1,135,200 = 1,135,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,678/1,135,200 = 1,135,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,678x = 1,135,200 × 1,135,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,678x = 1,288,679,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,288,679,040,000/516,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,494,162.79
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