Finding the Third Proportional to 517,808 and 1,107,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,808 and 1,107,585 is: 2,369,110.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,808 : 1,107,585 = 1,107,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,808/1,107,585 = 1,107,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,808x = 1,107,585 × 1,107,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,808x = 1,226,744,532,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,226,744,532,225/517,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,369,110.81
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