Finding the Third Proportional to 519,558 and 1,079,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,558 and 1,079,934 is: 2,244,710.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,558 : 1,079,934 = 1,079,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,558/1,079,934 = 1,079,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,558x = 1,079,934 × 1,079,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,558x = 1,166,257,444,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,257,444,356/519,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,244,710.78
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