Finding the Third Proportional to 517,248 and 1,127,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,248 and 1,127,610 is: 2,458,210.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,248 : 1,127,610 = 1,127,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,248/1,127,610 = 1,127,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,248x = 1,127,610 × 1,127,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,248x = 1,271,504,312,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,504,312,100/517,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,458,210.20
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