Finding the Third Proportional to 518,616 and 1,125,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,616 and 1,125,756 is: 2,443,670.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,616 : 1,125,756 = 1,125,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,616/1,125,756 = 1,125,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,616x = 1,125,756 × 1,125,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,616x = 1,267,326,571,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,326,571,536/518,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,443,670.41
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