Finding the Third Proportional to 510,150 and 1,113,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,150 and 1,113,555 is: 2,430,666.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,150 : 1,113,555 = 1,113,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,150/1,113,555 = 1,113,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,150x = 1,113,555 × 1,113,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,150x = 1,240,004,738,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,240,004,738,025/510,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,430,666.94
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