Finding the Third Proportional to 518,772 and 1,117,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,772 and 1,117,569 is: 2,407,532.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,772 : 1,117,569 = 1,117,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,772/1,117,569 = 1,117,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,772x = 1,117,569 × 1,117,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,772x = 1,248,960,469,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,248,960,469,761/518,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,407,532.54
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