Finding the Third Proportional to 518,751 and 1,135,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,751 and 1,135,917 is: 2,487,334.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,751 : 1,135,917 = 1,135,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,751/1,135,917 = 1,135,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,751x = 1,135,917 × 1,135,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,751x = 1,290,307,430,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,307,430,889/518,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,487,334.83
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