Finding the Third Proportional to 519,744 and 1,119,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,744 and 1,119,696 is: 2,412,185.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,744 : 1,119,696 = 1,119,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,744/1,119,696 = 1,119,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,744x = 1,119,696 × 1,119,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,744x = 1,253,719,132,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,253,719,132,416/519,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,412,185.87
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