Finding the Third Proportional to 517,826 and 1,107,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,826 and 1,107,615 is: 2,369,156.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,826 : 1,107,615 = 1,107,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,826/1,107,615 = 1,107,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,826x = 1,107,615 × 1,107,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,826x = 1,226,810,988,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,226,810,988,225/517,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,369,156.80
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