Finding the Third Proportional to 510,182 and 1,108,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,182 and 1,108,940 is: 2,410,410.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,182 : 1,108,940 = 1,108,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,182/1,108,940 = 1,108,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,182x = 1,108,940 × 1,108,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,182x = 1,229,747,923,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,229,747,923,600/510,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,410,410.25
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