Finding the Third Proportional to 519,892 and 1,117,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,892 and 1,117,140 is: 2,400,501.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,892 : 1,117,140 = 1,117,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,892/1,117,140 = 1,117,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,892x = 1,117,140 × 1,117,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,892x = 1,248,001,779,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,248,001,779,600/519,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,400,501.99
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