Finding the Third Proportional to 519,904 and 1,080,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,904 and 1,080,656 is: 2,246,217.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,904 : 1,080,656 = 1,080,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,904/1,080,656 = 1,080,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,904x = 1,080,656 × 1,080,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,904x = 1,167,817,390,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,817,390,336/519,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,246,217.36
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