Finding the Third Proportional to 517,561 and 1,126,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,561 and 1,126,246 is: 2,450,783.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,561 : 1,126,246 = 1,126,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,561/1,126,246 = 1,126,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,561x = 1,126,246 × 1,126,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,561x = 1,268,430,052,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,430,052,516/517,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,450,783.68
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