Finding the Third Proportional to 519,672 and 1,173,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,672 and 1,173,765 is: 2,651,142.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,672 : 1,173,765 = 1,173,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,672/1,173,765 = 1,173,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,672x = 1,173,765 × 1,173,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,672x = 1,377,724,275,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,377,724,275,225/519,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,651,142.02
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