Finding the Third Proportional to 517,030 and 1,117,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,030 and 1,117,075 is: 2,413,508.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,030 : 1,117,075 = 1,117,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,030/1,117,075 = 1,117,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,030x = 1,117,075 × 1,117,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,030x = 1,247,856,555,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,856,555,625/517,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,413,508.99
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