Finding the Third Proportional to 517,316 and 1,130,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,316 and 1,130,824 is: 2,471,918.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,316 : 1,130,824 = 1,130,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,316/1,130,824 = 1,130,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,316x = 1,130,824 × 1,130,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,316x = 1,278,762,918,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,762,918,976/517,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,471,918.36
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