Finding the Third Proportional to 518,822 and 1,117,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,822 and 1,117,688 is: 2,407,813.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,822 : 1,117,688 = 1,117,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,822/1,117,688 = 1,117,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,822x = 1,117,688 × 1,117,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,822x = 1,249,226,465,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,249,226,465,344/518,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,407,813.21
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