Finding the Third Proportional to 518,882 and 1,126,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,882 and 1,126,334 is: 2,444,926.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,882 : 1,126,334 = 1,126,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,882/1,126,334 = 1,126,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,882x = 1,126,334 × 1,126,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,882x = 1,268,628,279,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,628,279,556/518,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,444,926.36
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