Finding the Third Proportional to 519,650 and 1,133,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,650 and 1,133,340 is: 2,471,778.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,650 : 1,133,340 = 1,133,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,650/1,133,340 = 1,133,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,650x = 1,133,340 × 1,133,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,650x = 1,284,459,555,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,284,459,555,600/519,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,471,778.23
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