Finding the Third Proportional to 517,876 and 1,107,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,876 and 1,107,708 is: 2,369,325.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,876 : 1,107,708 = 1,107,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,876/1,107,708 = 1,107,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,876x = 1,107,708 × 1,107,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,876x = 1,227,017,013,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,227,017,013,264/517,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,369,325.89
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