Finding the Third Proportional to 518,810 and 1,136,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,810 and 1,136,038 is: 2,487,581.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,810 : 1,136,038 = 1,136,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,810/1,136,038 = 1,136,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,810x = 1,136,038 × 1,136,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,810x = 1,290,582,337,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,582,337,444/518,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,487,581.85
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