Finding the Third Proportional to 519,046 and 1,115,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,046 and 1,115,690 is: 2,398,176.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,046 : 1,115,690 = 1,115,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,046/1,115,690 = 1,115,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,046x = 1,115,690 × 1,115,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,046x = 1,244,764,176,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,244,764,176,100/519,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,398,176.99
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