Finding the Third Proportional to 518,875 and 1,136,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,875 and 1,136,164 is: 2,487,821.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,875 : 1,136,164 = 1,136,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,875/1,136,164 = 1,136,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,875x = 1,136,164 × 1,136,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,875x = 1,290,868,634,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,868,634,896/518,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,487,821.99
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