Finding the Third Proportional to 518,964 and 1,115,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,964 and 1,115,544 is: 2,397,928.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,964 : 1,115,544 = 1,115,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,964/1,115,544 = 1,115,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,964x = 1,115,544 × 1,115,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,964x = 1,244,438,415,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,244,438,415,936/518,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,397,928.21
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