Finding the Third Proportional to 518,803 and 1,136,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,803 and 1,136,024 is: 2,487,554.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,803 : 1,136,024 = 1,136,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,803/1,136,024 = 1,136,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,803x = 1,136,024 × 1,136,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,803x = 1,290,550,528,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,550,528,576/518,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,487,554.10
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