Finding the Third Proportional to 519,530 and 1,119,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,530 and 1,119,316 is: 2,411,541.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,530 : 1,119,316 = 1,119,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,530/1,119,316 = 1,119,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,530x = 1,119,316 × 1,119,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,530x = 1,252,868,307,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,252,868,307,856/519,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,411,541.79
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