Finding the Third Proportional to 519,732 and 1,119,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,732 and 1,119,816 is: 2,412,758.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,732 : 1,119,816 = 1,119,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,732/1,119,816 = 1,119,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,732x = 1,119,816 × 1,119,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,732x = 1,253,987,873,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,253,987,873,856/519,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,412,758.64
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