Finding the Third Proportional to 517,024 and 1,093,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,024 and 1,093,661 is: 2,313,421.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,024 : 1,093,661 = 1,093,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,024/1,093,661 = 1,093,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,024x = 1,093,661 × 1,093,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,024x = 1,196,094,382,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,196,094,382,921/517,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,313,421.39
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