Finding the Third Proportional to 519,994 and 1,117,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,994 and 1,117,595 is: 2,401,986.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,994 : 1,117,595 = 1,117,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,994/1,117,595 = 1,117,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,994x = 1,117,595 × 1,117,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,994x = 1,249,018,584,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,249,018,584,025/519,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,401,986.53
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