Finding the Third Proportional to 519,756 and 1,119,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,756 and 1,119,719 is: 2,412,229.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,756 : 1,119,719 = 1,119,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,756/1,119,719 = 1,119,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,756x = 1,119,719 × 1,119,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,756x = 1,253,770,638,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,253,770,638,961/519,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,412,229.27
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