Finding the Third Proportional to 519,570 and 1,079,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,570 and 1,079,956 is: 2,244,750.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,570 : 1,079,956 = 1,079,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,570/1,079,956 = 1,079,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,570x = 1,079,956 × 1,079,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,570x = 1,166,304,961,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,304,961,936/519,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,244,750.39
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