Finding the Third Proportional to 517,392 and 1,110,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,392 and 1,110,384 is: 2,383,014.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,392 : 1,110,384 = 1,110,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,392/1,110,384 = 1,110,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,392x = 1,110,384 × 1,110,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,392x = 1,232,952,627,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,952,627,456/517,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,383,014.48
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