Finding the Third Proportional to 517,032 and 1,117,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,032 and 1,117,079 is: 2,413,516.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,032 : 1,117,079 = 1,117,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,032/1,117,079 = 1,117,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,032x = 1,117,079 × 1,117,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,032x = 1,247,865,492,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,865,492,241/517,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,413,516.94
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