Finding the Third Proportional to 519,966 and 1,080,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,966 and 1,080,756 is: 2,246,365.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,966 : 1,080,756 = 1,080,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,966/1,080,756 = 1,080,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,966x = 1,080,756 × 1,080,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,966x = 1,168,033,531,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,033,531,536/519,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,246,365.21
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