Finding the Third Proportional to 518,564 and 1,125,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,564 and 1,125,652 is: 2,443,463.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,564 : 1,125,652 = 1,125,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,564/1,125,652 = 1,125,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,564x = 1,125,652 × 1,125,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,564x = 1,267,092,425,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,092,425,104/518,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,443,463.92
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