Finding the Third Proportional to 517,028 and 1,093,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,028 and 1,093,669 is: 2,313,437.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,028 : 1,093,669 = 1,093,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,028/1,093,669 = 1,093,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,028x = 1,093,669 × 1,093,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,028x = 1,196,111,881,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,196,111,881,561/517,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,313,437.34
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