Finding the Third Proportional to 519,060 and 1,131,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,060 and 1,131,432 is: 2,466,262.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,060 : 1,131,432 = 1,131,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,060/1,131,432 = 1,131,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,060x = 1,131,432 × 1,131,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,060x = 1,280,138,370,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,280,138,370,624/519,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,466,262.80
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