Finding the Third Proportional to 516,652 and 1,094,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 516,652 and 1,094,765 is: 2,319,763.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,652 : 1,094,765 = 1,094,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,652/1,094,765 = 1,094,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,652x = 1,094,765 × 1,094,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,652x = 1,198,510,405,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,198,510,405,225/516,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,319,763.41
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