Finding the Third Proportional to 519,758 and 1,119,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,758 and 1,119,724 is: 2,412,241.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,758 : 1,119,724 = 1,119,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,758/1,119,724 = 1,119,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,758x = 1,119,724 × 1,119,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,758x = 1,253,781,836,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,253,781,836,176/519,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,412,241.54
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