Finding the Third Proportional to 510,176 and 1,112,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,176 and 1,112,211 is: 2,424,679.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,176 : 1,112,211 = 1,112,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,176/1,112,211 = 1,112,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,176x = 1,112,211 × 1,112,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,176x = 1,237,013,308,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,237,013,308,521/510,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,424,679.54
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