Finding the Third Proportional to 519,688 and 1,138,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,688 and 1,138,682 is: 2,494,952.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,688 : 1,138,682 = 1,138,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,688/1,138,682 = 1,138,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,688x = 1,138,682 × 1,138,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,688x = 1,296,596,697,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,596,697,124/519,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,494,952.16
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