Finding the Third Proportional to 517,071 and 1,080,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,071 and 1,080,990 is: 2,259,920.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,071 : 1,080,990 = 1,080,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,071/1,080,990 = 1,080,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,071x = 1,080,990 × 1,080,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,071x = 1,168,539,380,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,539,380,100/517,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,259,920.55
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