Finding the Third Proportional to 517,635.94 and 1,060,370.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,635.94 and 1,060,370.06 is: 2,172,153.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,635.94 : 1,060,370.06 = 1,060,370.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,635.94/1,060,370.06 = 1,060,370.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,635.94x = 1,060,370.06 × 1,060,370.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,635.94x = 1,124,384,669,446.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,124,384,669,446.25/517,635.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,172,153.42
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