Finding the Third Proportional to 517,674 and 1,060,444.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,674 and 1,060,444.50 is: 2,172,298.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,674 : 1,060,444.50 = 1,060,444.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,674/1,060,444.50 = 1,060,444.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,674x = 1,060,444.50 × 1,060,444.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,674x = 1,124,542,537,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,124,542,537,580.25/517,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,172,298.66
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