Finding the Third Proportional to 518,910 and 1,139,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,910 and 1,139,976 is: 2,504,375.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,910 : 1,139,976 = 1,139,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,910/1,139,976 = 1,139,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,910x = 1,139,976 × 1,139,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,910x = 1,299,545,280,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,545,280,576/518,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,504,375.10
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