Finding the Third Proportional to 518,804 and 1,136,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,804 and 1,136,026 is: 2,487,558.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,804 : 1,136,026 = 1,136,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,804/1,136,026 = 1,136,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,804x = 1,136,026 × 1,136,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,804x = 1,290,555,072,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,555,072,676/518,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,487,558.06
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