Finding the Third Proportional to 518,802 and 1,136,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,802 and 1,136,022 is: 2,487,550.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,802 : 1,136,022 = 1,136,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,802/1,136,022 = 1,136,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,802x = 1,136,022 × 1,136,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,802x = 1,290,545,984,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,545,984,484/518,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,487,550.13
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