Finding the Third Proportional to 519,420 and 1,134,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,420 and 1,134,960 is: 2,479,947.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,420 : 1,134,960 = 1,134,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,420/1,134,960 = 1,134,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,420x = 1,134,960 × 1,134,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,420x = 1,288,134,201,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,288,134,201,600/519,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,479,947.25
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